{"title":"chris jaeger","description":"\u003cp\u003echris jaeger\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handpicked-regional-selections-mornington-peninsula-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Handpicked Regional Selections Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for the 2018 Handpicked Regional Selections Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir is from two vineyards to the north of the region, including Handpicked's flagship Capella Vineyard. A delicious pinot noir that over-delivers in spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Outstanding value here from this really attractive, juicy, powerfully fruited pinot noir. Has blossomed in the bottle over the last year, as a lot of pinots do. The intensity and freshness of the fruit are exceptional for a pinot noir of this price, the finish long, juicy and convincing.\"  Nick Munday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A medium-bodied wine with bright cherry flavours and silky-smooth tannin. It has excellent depth of colour and flavour with a touch of spicy oak complexity. The fruit is from two vineyards to the north of the region, including Handpicked's flagship Capella Vineyard. The fruit was hand-picked and chilled overnight before being destemmed and sorted by hand. The must was fermented in small open fermenters with hand plunging. The wine was matured for 11 months in a mix of old and new French oak barrels from selected Burgundian coopers.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eHandpicked Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Outstanding value here from this really attractive, juicy, powerfully fruited pinot noir. Has blossomed in the bottle over the last year, as a lot of pinots do. The intensity and freshness of the fruit are exceptional for a pinot noir of this price, the finish long, juicy and convincing.\"  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNick Munday, Canterbury Wines - 94 points and Special Value Wine  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"From Handpicked's Regional Selections range. Bit of spark here. A lot more spark than the equivalent 2017 release. It's made or intended to be an easy\/early drinker but this throws woodsy spice and tart acidity into the fray, and successfully so.  Strawberries, cranberries and all those twiggy, smoky spice notes. It's slight but it works well. Highly varietal.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Drink: 2019-2025.\"  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front - 91\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Value Wine – Canterbury Wines\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epoints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Handpicked-CapellaVineyard_1024x1024.jpg?v=1688308573\" alt=\"Handpicked Capella Vineyard\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapella Vineyard, Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Capella Vineyard is a small ultra-premium vineyard near the shores of Western Port on the Mornington Peninsula. The vineyard is planted with 5.2 ha of Pinot Noir and 1.6 ha of Chardonnay. The oldest vines (6ha) were planted in 2009 and a new block of Pinot Noir was planted in 2015 with the aim of providing more clonal variation in the vineyard. Soils are grey clay loam and there is a strong maritime influence, with moderating winds year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are planted around a lake that is home to a thriving community of resident and migratory birds, including our signature black swans. The vineyard is in a protected zone known as the 'green wedge', a ring of environmentally-significant land surrounding Melbourne and often called the 'lungs' of the city. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Handpicked Auburn Road Vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Handpicked-AuburnRoadVineyard_1024x1024.jpg?v=1688305617\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuburn Road Vineyard, Tasmania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuburn Road Vineyard is on the western bank of the Tamar River in the north of Tasmania. Handpicked Wines purchased the property in 2018 with five hectares under vine; a further five hectares were planted in spring 2020. The vineyard is planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard has views to the north over the Tamar River estuary and Bass Strait, which exerts a strong maritime influence. Stands of indigenous forest and an abundance of native wildlife and birds, including majestic wild peacocks, complete the picture at this idyllic place in a very special corner of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Handpicked Native Point Vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Handpicked-NativePointVineyard_1024x1024.jpg?v=1688306734\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Point Vineyard, Tasmania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Native Point Vineyard is located on the eastern bank of the Tamar River. Handpicked purchased the vineyard in 2019 from Sheena and Tim High, first-class growers from whom they had purchased grapes over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts north-westerly aspect and position in Swan Bay, about 50km inland from Bass Strait, make Native Point one of the warmer sites in Tasmania and it has the advantage of good rainfall and irrigation dams. There are five hectares under vine, planted to a mix of Pinot Noir clones, Riesling and Pinot Gris. There are plans to double that area beginning in spring 2020 and the new planting will include Pinot Noir and Gamay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Handpicked Wombat Creek Vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Handpicked-WombatCreekVineyard_1024x1024.jpg?v=1688338605\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWombat Creek Vineyard, Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWombat Creek is the most elevated vineyard in the Yarra Valley, making it uniquely situated for the production of premium cool climate wines. At 424m above sea level, it is a true cool-climate vineyard with a reliable annual rainfall of around 1200mm. Mature Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines are planted on north and west-facing hills near Gladysdale in the outer reaches of the Upper Yarra Valley. There are 16 ha under vine – 6 ha of Chardonnay and 10 of Pinot Noir. The soils are free-draining volcanic loams. A light covering of snow is not uncommon in winter when the vines are dormant, but the steep slopes allow frost to drain away and protect the tender shoots from freezing temperatures in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the crest of the highest hill at Wombat Creek, steep slopes of vines stretch to the north. At the bottom of the vineyard there is a spring-fed pond covered in water lilies; this is the source of Wombat Creek, which trickles through the hills, joining Hoddles Creek a few kilometres to the north-west and ultimately emptying into the meandering Yarra River. To the north, looking over dense Mountain Ash forest and folds of green hills dotted with wombat holes, the blue horizon is dominated by the saddleback ridge of Mt Donna Buang. The surrounding forest, fern gullies and creeks are home to platypus, lyrebirds, kangaroos, wallabies and, of course, wombats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"Handpicked Highbow Hill Vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Handpicked-HighbowHillVineyard_1024x1024.jpg?v=1688339113\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighbow Hill Vineyard, Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighbow Hill Vineyard is 40 hectares of established vines planted on rolling hills just north of Yarra Glen village in the Yarra Valley. The vineyard takes its name from Highbow Hill, the dominant feature on the eastern boundary of the property. The soils are sandy loam over clay and gravel over mudstone and there is an abundance of native flora and fauna, including wombats and kangaroos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was originally planted in 1997\/98 to 33ha of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Marsanne. New plantings (7ha) of Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet were added in 2015 and 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you enter the property over the brow of a hill looking north, a long driveway takes you through the vines to a central dam and provides panoramic views looking over the Yarra Valley. Like Capella Vineyard, Highbow Hill is in Melbourne's 'green wedge' zone and is protected by local and state laws as an area of outstanding natural beauty with important environmental value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Handpicked-WatungaRoadVineyard_6e6a75bd-3156-4bc0-a2d4-2afac6e8abc5_1024x1024.jpg?v=1688340468\" alt=\"Handpicked Watunga Road Vineyard\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatunga Road Vineyard, Barossa Valley  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12ha Watunga Road Vineyard, located in Koonunga on the flat floor of the Barossa Valley, has old bush vine Grenache (planted mid-1970s) and Shiraz planted in 1976\/77 and 1998\/99. New plantings in 2016 included Grenache to replace natural losses of old vines and a new Shiraz block. Drip irrigation was installed in 2015 to insure against drought in this warm, arid zone and to improve general soil health. However, water is used sparingly and strictly according to seasonal need, as well as availability of this precious resource. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Handpickedlogo_1024x1024_9a7f4b4d-0083-435d-97e5-5e9464d768c5_1024x1024.jpg?v=1688342678\" alt=\"handpicked logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandpicked Wines is a family-owned, multi-regional business that focuses on the production of high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their winery is located in the Mornington Peninsula adjacent to their flagship vineyard Capella, but they also own top quality vineyards in the Yarra Valley, Tasmania and Barossa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandpicked Wines produce three tiers of wine; a Single Vineyard range, a Collection range and a budget Regional Selections range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single Vineyard releases, as the name implies, are sourced from their six vineyards; the Capella Vineyard in the Mornington Peninsula, the Wombat Creek and Highbow Hill Vineyards in the Yarra Valley, the Auburn Road and Native Point Vineyards in Tasmania's Tamar Valley, and the Watunga Road Vineyard in the Barossa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collection range, which sits below the Single Vineyard range, is a set of premium wines that encapsulate the best characteristics of each region. Fruit is sourced from their own vineyards and other top quality leased vineyards. Director of winemaking Peter Dillon travels extensively to oversee quality throughout the regions; he and assistant winemaker Rohan Smith work closely with a team of viticulturists who manage the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Handpicked Wines founder and managing director William Dong admits that he came into the wine industry knowing little about the challenges ahead; he just loved wine and wanted to make wines that people would want to share together. It didn't take long to realise that to make truly great wines that express the best of their region he would need to invest in special vineyards and passionate people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapella Vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula was the first vineyard purchased, in 2013. It remains Handpicked's spiritual home and where our winemakers are based. We now own six vineyards in Mornington, Yarra Valley, Tasmania and Barossa Valley. In other regions in Australia and around the world we work with exceptional growers who have become part of the Handpicked family over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've come a long way - our team has grown, we make more wines in more regions, we've won a lot of trophies, received great reviews, thrown some epic parties and begun an exciting journey into organics - but our purpose to share the love of wine has not wavered. And as William would say, 'The real journey starts today.'\"\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandpicked Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42896846356721,"sku":"","price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/handpicked-regional-selections-mornington-peninsula-pinot-noir-2018.jpg?v=1696896152"},{"product_id":"paul-louis-brut-blanc-de-blancs-nv","title":"Paul Louis Brut Blanc de Blancs NV","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Paul Louis Brut Blanc de Blancs delivers French sophistication at an everyday low price. From the Loire region of France, the wine is made using the Traditional Method (Methode Traditionnelle) where the wine is fermented and aged in the bottle, \u003c\/span\u003ethe same process used in the Champagne region of France to produce Champagne. The wine is stored \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein underground cellars in the Loire for 9 months before release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine is impressively packaged, looking more like a Grand Marque Champagne at a glance, and the name, well it's easy to pronounce and has a touch of class to it. It is made from 100% Chenin Blanc, which has been grown in the Loire Valley since before the Roman conquest of France and is used to produce high-quality sparkling wine. The Paul Louis Brut Blanc de Blancs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehas a fine persistent bead, a lovely vibrant nose complexed by yeasty brioche notes and a gently creamy palate with lovely natural acidity that finishes crisp and refreshingly dry. A wonderful aperitif to accompany hors d'oeuvre.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"With all the champagne in France, including the good and the bad, it's easy to forget that other very fine sparkling wines are made there. If you're looking for a sparkling wine, but not Australian, French but not champagne, and at a bargain price, then the Paul Louis should fit the profile. And this might just be the perfect wine for summer; it has this amazing nose – reminiscent of the seaside. That means it will be a fine match with oysters and grilled flathead.\"  Jane Faulkner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"We tasted several bottles of French fizz blind and also included a few locals. The stand-out wine, by a country mile, turned out to be Paul Louis\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. So there you have it.... and if you don't believe me, ask Jeffrey Grosset, Ron Laughton, Rolf Binder and Stephanie Toole.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurtis Marsh, The Wandering Palate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"With all the champagne in France, including the good and the bad, it's easy to forget that other very fine sparkling wines are made there. If you're looking for a sparkling wine, but not Australian, French but not champagne, and at a bargain price, then the Paul Louis should fit the profile. And this might just be the perfect wine for summer\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e; it has this amazing nose – reminiscent of the seaside. That means it will be a fine match with oysters and grilled flathead.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eJane Faulkner, The Age 48 Hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42896872800497,"sku":"","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Paul-Louis-Brut-Blanc-de-Blancs-NVIN.jpg?v=1712539192"},{"product_id":"pertaringa-undercover-shiraz-2020","title":"Pertaringa Undercover Shiraz 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeoff Hardy established Pertaringa in 1980 and since then the Pertaringa vineyards in the foothills behind McLaren Vale have continued to produce some of the region's finest wines. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeoff's daughter Bec, who founded Bec Hardy Wines, acquired the Pertaringa wine brand from her father in 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This is a serious contender for best value wine of the year. Stunning stuff and criminally under-priced. Vibrant purple in colour, this is inky, and dense, and full of chocolate notes and all a bit thrilling. There is a plushness here, with cassis, dark chocolate, blackberries, leather and cloves. Serious concentration, lusciousness and great length, this is powerful but balanced and focused with attractive silky tannins here. Love this – a gorgeous wine. Has a good decade of sensational drinking ahead of it. The intensity of this wine is maintained the entire length. Are there better wines in this collection? Perhaps, but I am not sure that there are any which give the same amount of sheer pleasure. The practice is to always attempt assessing without knowing the price, so I was expecting this to be at least an $80 to $100 bottle. $25? Buy as much as will fit in your cellar.\"  Ken Gargett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Undercover Shiraz is named in recognition of McLaren Vale's history of supplying other regions with its finest red grapes to improve the quality and richness of their wines. For this reason, McLaren Vale fruit is sometimes known as the mid-palate of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Shiraz is a blend of three different McLaren Vale Vineyards. The Lower Tintara Vineyard is located on Kays Road in the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale where the 20-year-old vines are \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon sandy loam soils called Maslin Sands, which are 34 to 56 million years old.\u003c\/span\u003e The Conte Vineyard is located on Sand Road where\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 60-year-old vines are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon sand over clay from the Ngaltinga Formation, which are 10,000 to 2.6 million years old. 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The name gives a nod to the long history of McLaren Vale supplying top quality fruit to other regions without any recognition – labelling laws have improved that situation. This wine spent eighteen months in a mix of French and American oak, 15% of which were new. Vibrant purple in colour, this is inky, and dense, and full of chocolate notes and all a bit thrilling. There is a plushness here, with cassis, dark chocolate, blackberries, leather and cloves. Serious concentration, lusciousness and great length, this is powerful but balanced and focused with attractive silky tannins here. Love this – a gorgeous wine. Has a good decade of sensational drinking ahead of it. The intensity of this wine is maintained the entire length. Are there better wines in this collection? Perhaps, but I am not sure that there are any which give the same amount of sheer pleasure. The practice is to always attempt assessing without knowing the price, so I was expecting this to be at least an $80 to $100 bottle. $25? Buy as much as will fit in your cellar. Drink: 2022-2032.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eKen Gargett, Wine Pilot - 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"It's gorgeously fruited and fragrant on the nose with blackberry, warm spice, elegant oak and rich floral aromas, leading to a concentrated palate that's both refined and powerful. Beautifully rounded and harmonious with a lengthy velvety finish. At its best: now to 2032.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit – 94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bec hardy Pertaringa\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/BecHardyPertaringa_1024x1024.png?v=1675824207\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pertaringa story begins in 1850 when Thomas Hardy arrived in McLaren Vale from the UK. Thomas was the region's first settler and is widely regarded as the father of the South Australian wine industry. Fast forward four generations, and in 1980, Geoff Hardy left the then family company Thomas Hardy \u0026amp; Sons to make his own way in the Australian wine world. The same year, he established Pertaringa and since then the Pertaringa vineyards in the foothills behind McLaren Vale have continued to produce some of the region's finest wines. The soils are enriched from the hills above and the cooler climate, further tempered by the sea breezes off St Vincent's Gulf, sets the scene for high quality wine grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff's daughter Bec, inspired by her father's passion for cultivating premium fruit and producing fine wines, also went on to study and work in the wine industry in both Australia and overseas, including for her father's company Wines by Geoff Hardy. In 2015, Bec decided to make her own way in the Australian wine world and founded Bec Hardy Wines. In 2020, she acquired the Pertaringa wine brand from Wines by Geoff Hardy, becoming the first woman in the family to own vineyards and produce her own wine. 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This tradition continued when Kim and Chelsea Lange set up Lange Estate Winery in 1997. Nestled in the picturesque Frankland River wine sub-region of Great Southern, the vineyard flourishes amidst landscapes renowned for producing premium-quality fruit, particularly Shiraz, Riesling and Chardonnay. The Providence Road range of wines is named after the historical stock route that traverses Lange Estate. Dating back to the late 1800s, this vital route served as the lifeline of the Frankland River community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This is a potent chardonnnay of power and presence. Toasty whiffs with cedar and clove spice, some rich, hazelnut elements, ripe citrus, red apple and rockmelon in tow. The palate similar to the bouquet, bold and spicy, laden with woody seasoning and generous to a tee. In all that, the balance works well, and for those seeking chardonnay with impact and fuller flavour, well, it is done well here.\"  Mike Bennie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant pale straw with a lighter golden hue. Lifted aromas of lemon sherbert and toasted brioche. An elegant wine with flavours of ripe melons and stone fruits integrated with cashew oak and a fresh lime acidity gives this wine a long, linear finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yields were lower than average in 2023, but the quality outstanding. Gingin clone Chardonnay from the estate's block 7 was machine harvested in the cool hours of the morning. Gently pressed to French oak, a combination of puncheon, hogshead, and barrels (20% new) with some juice solids from wild yeast and cool fermentation with occasional lees stirring to build texture and mouthfeel. Maturation for six months before blending and bottling.\u003cspan\u003e\"  \u003cstrong\u003eLange Estate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Totally delicious, full-flavoured chardonnay from the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankland River. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe palate is zesty and full of life\u003c\/span\u003e with \u003cspan\u003econsiderable drive and length\u003c\/span\u003e. A\u003cspan\u003e moreish drink with the racy acidity keeping everything in place. \u003c\/span\u003eF\u003cspan\u003eermented in new and used French oak and matured for 6 months on lees.\u003c\/span\u003e\"  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNick Munday, Canterbury Wines - 95 points and Special Value Wine  \u003cspan style=\"color: #f9e00c;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay from the Frankland River region in the West, this is from the famous Gin Gin clone from Block 7 at the estate. Pressed into a range of French oak – puncheons, hogsheads and barrels, 20% of which were new – fermentation was by wild yeast with occasional lees stirring. A very pale lemon hue and a most appealing nose, some nuts, stonefruits, ginger, oatmeal and citrus to be found here. There is early complexity evident with a touch of well integrated oak. A wine of balance, poise and very good intensity, there is a fine line of seabreeze acidity carried by excellent length. Enjoy any time over the next five to six years.\u003c\/span\u003e\"  \u003cstrong\u003eKen Gargett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Winepilot.com - 93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis is a potent chardonnnay of power and presence. Toasty whiffs with cedar and clove spice, some rich, hazelnut elements, ripe citrus, red apple and rockmelon in tow. The palate similar to the bouquet, bold and spicy, laden with woody seasoning and generous to a tee. In all that, the balance works well, and for those seeking chardonnay with impact and fuller flavour, well, it is done well here.\u003c\/span\u003e\"  \u003cstrong\u003eMike Bennie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Halliday Wine Companion - 92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial Value Wine – Canterbury Wines\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f9e00c;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankland River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Porongurup2_1024x1024.png?v=1698727192\" alt=\"Porongurup wine sub-region\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Porongurup2_1024x1024.png?v=1698727192\"\u003eThe Great Southern wine region of Western Australia is the most ancient, most isolated and largest wine region in the world. The region is up to 2.8 billion years old and covers over 1.7 million hectares, a whopping 200 kilometres from east to west and 100km from north to south. Since the Nyittiny – creation times – our First Nations people of the Wagyl Kaip region have shared and cared for this Great Southern country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Southern time is a place of dramatic contrasts - striking tall timber forests, swathes of rich agricultural land, imposing mountain ranges, dramatic peaks and ancient rivers. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to its vast size and spread, it features not only different terroirs but climates that vary from the Mediterranean through to the maritime, resulting in unique wines that reflect their natural surroundings.\u003c\/span\u003e From this diversity a wine region of international significance and reputation has emerged – the pristine Great Southern wine region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region is divided into five distinct sub-regions, each producing wine styles that reflect their unique terroir. The sub-regions are Porongurup, Frankland River, Mount Barker, Denmark and Albany - refer to the map below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrankland River sub-region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrankland River wine, one of Western Australia’s best-kept secrets, is located approximately 360 kilometers south of Perth and lies 80 kilometers inland from the coast. Home to rolling hills, rich farming land and natural forest abounding with native wildflowers, it is named after the river which bisects it and the town at its center. Frankland River is the highest of the Great Southern sub-regions, with most vineyards sitting between 150 to 300 meters above sea level. With 1,600 hectares of vines planted, it is also the most prolific of the five sub-regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrankland River is home to some of the oldest vines in Western Australia, with the first modern-day vineyards planted in 1967 on a property owned by the Roche family of Perth. This vineyard is now owned by Houghton and supplies them with some ultra-premium grapes. Three years later, in 1971, Merv and Judy Lange began planting vines on their Alkoomi property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, there are six wineries located in the sub-region – Frankland Estate, Alkoomi, Swinney, Ferngrove, Lange Estate and Three Elms. In addition, many of Western Australia's iconic wineries source fruit from the area for their wines. Frankland River is home to plantings of all the traditional Australian grape varieties, however, it is internationally best recognised for producing premium cool climate Shiraz and Riesling. Is one of the State’s most successful wine producing regions and its impressive wine show success is testament to the quality of its vineyards and wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrankland River has a true Mediterranean climate, with cool nights and warm days with long sunlight hours. Despite being 80 km inland, a moderating sea breeze from the Southern Ocean finds its way into the region and is a significant boon to local vineyards. In Albany, the equivalent wind is known as the 'Albany Doctor', after the more famous 'Fremantle Doctor' which cools the baked vineyards of the Swan District near Perth. The sea breeze, together with the elevation of the vineyards, create a long, slow ripening season that give the wines intensity of fruit, finesse, freshness and longevity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrankland River's soils and topography consist of significant alluvial features. Ironstone-based gravel soils derived from granitic outcrops line the river valleys and rolling hills. These rich, red ironstone gravels often impart a unique flavour to the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sub-regions of Great Southern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Great_southern_full_-_frankland_river_1024x1024.jpg?v=1726920984\" style=\"margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Great_southern_full_-_frankland_river_1024x1024.jpg?v=1726920984\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrankland River is one of the five sub-regions of Great Southern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Lange_Estate_2191d87b-4736-4e88-a3fa-8d81b9a45120.jpg?v=1726973432\" alt=\"Lange Estate Winery, Frankland River\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Lange_Estate_2191d87b-4736-4e88-a3fa-8d81b9a45120.jpg?v=1726973432\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe Lange family’s agricultural heritage spans five generations in rural Western Australia. The story begins in 1890 when early settler William Douglas selected 300 acres of land at Narnarup, 25km east of Albany, to become the first generation of Lange’s to farm the land. William Douglas built a large stone house, cleared 12 acres, planted 650 apple trees, 90 cherry trees and grape vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tradition continues in Frankland River today, where Kim and Chelsea Lange, their children Jack, Ella and Dylan, and parents Don and Maxine, own and run Lange Estate Winery. The Lange Vineyard was first planted in 1997 and with an elevation of almost 300m and red jarrah gravel loam soils, produces wines of exceptional intensity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNestled in the picturesque Frankland River wine sub-region of Great Southern, the vineyard flourishes amidst landscapes renowned for producing premium-quality fruit, particularly Shiraz, Riesling and Chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior Winemaker at nearby Forest Hill, Liam Carmody, makes the wine at Lange Estate. Liam embodies a steadfast commitment to excellence and sustainability and is a firm believer in the balance and fruit quality that comes from dry grown vineyards. After studying Viticulture \u0026amp; Oenology at Curtin University, he gained experiences across the globe in South Africa, France, California, Australia and New Zealand before joining Forest Hill in 2008.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Lange_Estate_Vineyard_1024x1024.jpg?v=1726973164\" alt=\"Lange Estate Vineyard in Frankland River\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Lange_Estate_Vineyard_1024x1024.jpg?v=1726973164\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45509591073009,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Lange-Estate-Providence-Road-Chardonnay-2023_221b1566-da32-434e-8481-ed51800bd84f.jpg?v=1729032695"},{"product_id":"paringa-estate-pinot-gris-2025","title":"Paringa Estate Pinot Gris 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The wines have an unmatched level of success in the wine shows and competitions that Paringa Estate enter.\"  James Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsay McCall purchased a derelict north-facing orchard in Red Hill South on the Mornington Peninsula in 1984. A year later he began planting the ten-acre property with vines and the first commercial vintage was released in 1988. It wasn't until 1996 that Lindsay was able to quit his job as a schoolteacher and become a full-time winemaker. In 2007, Paringa Estate was awarded the 'Best Winery in Australia' by James Halliday in his Wine Companion. Lindsay likens it to being chosen as captain of the Australian cricket team!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate is well known for its dense and rich Pinot Noir and spicy Shiraz, but also produce a top class example of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris. The 2005 is typically full-bodied and textured, brimming with pear, apple and lemon zest flavours balanced by refreshing acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"2025 is pure delight on the nose! It’s highly aromatic, with crisp notes of pear and apple underscored with hints of nectarine. The palate is rich and textured, with vibrant fruit flavours, and excellent balance. We build texture and complexity in this wine by fermenting a portion of the juice in aged puncheons. The remainder is fermented in stainless steel, giving it fresh aromas and lively varietal characters.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paringa Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Paringa Estate Home Vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Paringa_Estate_bae1f4b8-ea60-41fe-ae9c-19dec18ef557_1024x1024.png?v=1713100287\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving a 'wine epiphany' has become something of a cliché, but for geography teacher Lindsay McCall it led to the establishment of Paringa Estate on the Mornington Peninsula. The wine he tasted was a 1980 Seville Estate shiraz, which he ordered in a restaurant one night in 1983. Until that moment, he hadn’t realized that Victoria could produce a wine of such calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1984, Lindsay purchased a derelict north facing orchard set in rolling, green hills in Paringa Road, Red Hill South. A year later, he began planting the ten-acre (4.2 ha) property with vines. He sought advice on planting shiraz in the region, but was told by a local vigneron that it wouldn’t ripen in the cool maritime climate of the Peninsula.  Not to be deterred, he planted shiraz in the warmest spot. Planting of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris on the 'Home' vineyard followed and was completed by 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early years at Paringa were tough. The first vintage in 1987 didn’t win any awards, but was enjoyed by family and friends. The first commercial vintage at Paringa was a year later. With the three tonnes of fruit he picked, Lindsay made around 200 dozen bottles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early vintages had to be organized around his teaching career. Picking would be scheduled for weekends, and Lindsay was often up all night pressing grapes. It wasn't until 1996 that Lindsay was able to quit his job as a schoolteacher and become a full-time winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis first medal was at the Yarra Valley Wine Show where he took out gold for his 1990 shiraz, and over the ensuing years, numerous awards followed and is now one of the most awarded wineries in Australia. In 2007, Paringa Estate was awarded the 'Best Winery in Australia' by James Halliday in his Wine Companion. Lindsay likens it to being chosen as captain of the Australian cricket team!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParinga Estate is particularly known for its dense and rich Pinot Noir and spicy Shiraz. Today, \u003cspan\u003eLindsay also sources fruit from three estate vineyards in Red Hill in addition to the 'Home' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evineyard and also has a leased vineyard on Callanan's Road. \u003c\/span\u003eThe red clay soils are quite vigorous, so vines are trellised on a lyre system. \"I tried Scott Henry, and then eventually saw this lyre system being trialled by Garry Crittenden at Dromana Estate.' says Lindsay. It's more expensive to manage, but it gives better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lindsay McCall has shown an absolutely exceptional gift for winemaking across a range of styles, but with immensely complex Pinot Noir and Shiraz leading the way. The wines have an unmatched level of success in the wine shows and competitions Paringa Estate is able to enter, the limitation being the relatively small production of the top wines in the portfolio.\"  \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46939471315185,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Paringa-Estate-Pinot-Gris-2023.jpg?v=1728023932"}],"url":"https:\/\/canterburywines.au\/collections\/chris-jaeger.oembed","provider":"Canterbury Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}