{"title":"david gillies","description":"","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":"coldstream-hills-the-esplanade-vineyard-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Coldstream Hills The Esplanade Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eColdstream Hills prides itself on having access to many of the best vineyards in the Yarra Valley. Back in the late 1980s, James Halliday introduced single vineyard wines to Coldstream Hills demonstrating their unique styles. The tradition has continued with the release of The Esplanade and Deer Farm Single Vineyard range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This is such a difference from the Deer Farm pinot of the Upper Yarra. It's a dark and powerful expression of this variety with dominant black cherry with a little strawberry lift evident on the nose. The palate is deep and powerfully structured with a driving intensity. Yet it's still delivered with the finesse and poise of the Yarra. Has that ever so slight gamey and slightly forest floor character which adds tremendously to the palate complexity.\"  Ray Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The Esplanade' is the name of a single, north-facing block in the Syme Vineyard at Gruyere in the lower Yarra Valley. The MV6 clone Pinot Noir vines were planted in 1998 in silty, clay-loam soil, and typically produce a deeply-coloured wine with power, intensity and structure. The Esplanade Pinot Noir is made traditionally in small open fermenters and matured in French oak barriques for ten months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Over many years of tasting the wines of the Yarra Valley's Coldstream Hills I have seen many wonderful wines. A few are still deeply etched in my memory to the point I can remember exactly where I was when I tasted them. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut having just tasted the recently released range of reserve and single vineyard wines from the outstanding 21 vintage, I have no hesitation in saying this is the best group of wines I have seen from this great producer. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a final comment, these wines are amazing value for money for such quality.\"  Ray Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.3333px;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eTen months in French oak – 40% new with the remainder in seasoned French oak barriques. Medium crimson cherry red. The bouquet is brooding, powerful, ripe, and brimming with vibrant dark cherry and muddled strawberry. Savoury whole bunch spice notes are evident with underlying graphite mineral and subtle French oak. The palate is fleshy and textural with depth and a fine chalky tannin finish. Dark cherry notes dominate with vibrant nuances of raspberry and muddled strawberry. Savoury and slightly rustic in style, the wine is further enhanced with subtle French oak, graphite-like mineral and whole bunch spice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA near perfect season for cool climate varieties in the Yarra. Good winter and spring rainfall replenished the soil profile allowing a good start to the growing season. Spring was generally mild with no frost, flowering occurred during warm, stable conditions which was ideal. The ripening season was generally mild and punctuated with well-timed rainfall. A very even harvest period with gradual ripening and flavour development, vibrant natural acidity, and excellent quality fruit.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eColdstream Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePinosity in spades. This is a wonderful wine. It's so very long, too. Undergrowth, red and black cherries, woodsmoke and more. It's just got that extra something; that (rare) extra curl of complex flavour. Personally, I'll be hunting high and low for this. It's so sordid. So textural. So persistent.\u003c\/span\u003e Drink: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2026 - 2035.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front - 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"From the 1998-planted, 280m elevation Syme vineyard in Seville. Barrel fermented and matured in French oak barriques and puncheons (36% new). A medium bright crimson ruby. Impressive from the moment I put my nose in the glass. Aromas of black raspberries, damson plums, subtle incense and sweet spice from impeccably handled oak. Medium bodied, this perfectly weighted wine is textured, structured, layered and long. The tannins are simultaneously discreet yet firm, and I'd love to see this in 10 years. Right now, I'd settle for a glass of this and some Peking duck. Drink by 2033.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion – 96 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\"\u003eThis is such a difference from the Deer Farm pinot of the Upper Yarra. It's a dark and powerful expression of this variety with dominant black cherry with a little strawberry lift evident on the nose. The palate is deep and powerfully structured with a driving intensity. Yet it's still delivered with the finesse and poise of the Yarra. Has that ever so slight gamey and slightly forest floor character which adds tremendously to the palate complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e Cellar 10 years.\"  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRay Jordan, Ray Jordan Wine - 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Very bright purple-red colour, youthful and fresh, the bouquet is red fruits tinged with mixed spices, the palate intense and fresh, bright and focused, with a backing of fine tannins that persist, and a warmth of alcohol lingers. It just needs a bit more time to build detail, which it seems sure to do. Very good weight and structure. A more terrestrial wine than its partner, the Deer Farm. Drink: 2024–2036.\" \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review - 96 points\u003c\/strong\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 – Halliday Wine Companion  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f9e00c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #f9e00c;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e★ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.3333px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Coldstreamhills_1024x1024.png?v=1673489938\" alt=\"Coldstream Hills Vineyard\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine writer, judge and personality James Halliday Suzanne and his wife Suzanne founded Coldstream Hills in 1985. It has since grown to become one of Australia's leading small wineries, with a reputation for producing high quality estate wines and outstanding single vineyard and reserve wines. Situated in the Yarra Valley, one of Australia's premier cool climate wine regions, the steep, close-planted vineyards lining the natural Amphitheatre have become a signature of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Amphitheatre and House Block were planted in 1985. Land adjacent to Coldstream Hills was purchased in 1988, followed by the planting of G Block with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties. The year ended with the construction of the winery. The Upper Yarra Valley Vineyard was planted in 1993, followed by the acquisition of the Briarston Vineyard in 1994, and the Fernhill Vineyard in 1996. A new temperature-controlled barrel cellar, capable of handling up to 1500 barrels, was built in 1999. In 2013, Coldstream Hills purchased the Deer Farm Vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemakers Andrew Fleming and Jarratt joined Coldstream Hills in 2001 and are still there today. Andrew has more than 30 years of winemaking experience, including vintages in France at the iconic Chateau Haut Brion in Bordeaux and in the Languedoc region. Their leadership has produced a string of wine show awards over the ensuing years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43839458738417,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Coldstream-Hills-The-Esplanade-Vineyard-Pinot-Noir-2021_7e90486b-66b7-458d-898f-be173772154c.jpg?v=1695959336"},{"product_id":"solitude-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Solitude Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolitude Estate is a 29 hectare vineyard located in Yellingbo in the Upper Yarra Valley. Small batches of fruit from the best sites of the vineyard are chosen to be bottled under the Solitude Estate label. The wines are outstanding; no surprise given the special cool climate location, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea top vitaculturis in Greg Kerr (\u003c\/span\u003eSolitude Estate was a Finalist in the Young Gun of Wine Top 50 Australian Vineyards of 2021) and a master winemaker in Andrew Marks (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGembrook Hill and The Wanderer wines). Only a few hundred cases of this delectable pinot were made, so please be quick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Immediately appealing, with ripe red cherry and strawberry fruits flooding the succulent palate. Medium bodied and fruit-sweet, with hints of spices and forest floor, it has good weight and depth without being heavy, the tannins silky and long. A salute to the vintage and the very best grapes from the estate. Already a joy to drink, this will still be looking good six years from now.\"  Nick Munday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Grown on a mixture of volcanic red and gradational brown soils on one of the coolest, late-ripening sites in the Yarra Valley. Comprising two of Solitude’s best performing clones, MV6 and Abel. Grapes 100 % de-stemmed; no whole bunch ferment. Matured for 11 months in French oak (25% new, 75% seasoned). There is very little in the way of fining and filtering to preserve the essence of the wine and express the Solitude terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enticing, fragrant bouquet with hints of lavender, rose petal and Turkish delight. Good evenness of flavour and integrated tannins and a vibrant palate showing the trademark Upper Yarra red  'ripple', hints of undergrowth, some dark cherry and mild spice characters. Only a few hundred cases made.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eSolitude Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b1Arf-dUhSE\" title=\"Solitude Estate Pinot Noir\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b1Arf-dUhSE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Solitude Estate Pinot Noir\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/SolitudeEstatePinotNoir_480x480.png?v=1705038130\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Solitude Estate Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b1Arf-dUhSE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eSolitude Estate Pinot Noir (click on image to play video)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpert reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eWhat a beautiful Pinot Noir from a great vintage in the Yarra Valley. Immediately appealing, with ripe red cherry and strawberry fruits flooding the succulent palate. Medium bodied and fruit-sweet, with hints of spices and forest floor, it has good weight and depth without being heavy, the tannins silky and long. A salute to the vintage and the very best grapes from the estate. Already a joy to drink, this will still be looking good six years from now.\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNick Munday, Canterbury Wines - 97 points and Special Value Wine \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\" 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\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Greg Kerr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 15px; margin-right: 40px; margin-bottom: 18px; float: left;\" alt=\"Kreg Kerr from Solitude Estate\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Solitude-GregKerr_600x600.png?v=1705033025\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaurie and Vivienne Kerr purchased their Tibooburra property in 1967 and established a successful Black Angus cattle stud. \u003c\/span\u003eAs the renaissance of the Yarra Valley wine industry gathered momentum in the early 1990s, the Kerr family began receiving approaches from wineries to plant vines on some of the outlying slopes of their property. Enter son Greg Kerr who was never much of a cattleman but liked growing things and was keen to contribute to the family business. Greg \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eestablished the vineyard in 1996 and what could have been a temporary side-line soon became a passion. He has been at the helm every step of the way as production manager and viticulturist. \u003c\/span\u003eAlmost three decades after the first plantings, Greg is still among the vines doing what he loves, with help from his wife Susan and their four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best sidelines of the job is staying close to nature and being able to embrace sustainable farming practices. This includes minimising the use of herbicides and establishing conservation reserves around the vineyard. \"We all want to make a go of it, earn a living and maybe even receive recognition that we’ve done something special. But ultimately our key responsibility is to leave the land in better shape than we found it,\" says Greg. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe text below is taken from an article that appeared in Young Gun of Wine: Solitude Estate was a Finalist in the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop 50 Australian Vineyards of 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Kerr’s Solitude Estate may not be a familiar name to many, but its former moniker, Tibooburra Vineyard, will likely ring bells for Yarra Valley enthusiasts. The fruit from the Upper Yarra site is made into wine under Kerr’s estate label but it has also notably contributed to the wines of some of the Yarra’s leading small makers: Gary Mills (Jamsheed), Andrew Marks (The Wanderer), Luke Lambert (Lambert) and Jayden Ong (One Block). While chardonnay and pinot noir are the key varieties, a ’90s roll of the dice on shiraz has also seen the grape star on the 29-hectare vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Kerr’s parents, Laurie and Vivienne, bought their Yellingbo property in 1967, establishing a successful Black Angus stud on the 1,000-hectare holding. They also, somewhat far-sightedly, began a program of implementing conservation reserves across the property in the ’80s. The first vines were planted in 1996, with additions made in ’97, ’99, 2001, ’05, ’12 and ’20. That last planting was on rootstock, a sign of the recent threat that phylloxera is posing to the Yarra Valley, but the prior ones have all been on own roots. Across the 29 hectares of vines, chardonnay and pinot noir are predictably the dominant varieties, but Kerr also has 3 hectares of sauvignon blanc and 6 hectares of shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Being located in the Upper Yarra, the estate is renowned for pinot noir and chardonnay,\" Kerr says, \"so when we began planting shiraz in the late 90s, we were told we were crazy – it would never ripen. Back then, we took an educated gamble that it would not only ripen well, but it would provide us with a genuine point of difference. Two sites were chosen: one an exposed north-west ridge overlooking the Great Divide; the other on a south-westerly aspect facing the Dandenongs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gamble certainly paid off, with the shiraz fruit finding its way into a Yering Station single site wine, along with Luke Lambert’s signature syrah for several years, and bottlings from Jamsheed and Jayden Ong’s One Block. \"Typically, Solitude shiraz fruit produces a refined linear style of wine, generous in perfume with some Northern Rhône hallmarks, including spice, mocha and black raspberry,\" says Kerr. Mills also uses chardonnay from the site as well as pinot noir, which Andrew Marks also employs for his The Wanderer label (the side gig to his family’s estate, Gembrook Hill). Marks also makes the Solitude Estate wines for Kerr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Andrew plays a crucial role in the styling of our label,\" says Kerr. \"He is a very conscientious operator and has helped me understand the importance of timing in the vineyard. We are constantly in discussion about harvesting fruit at the 'sweet spot', when sugars and acids are in balance, and grapes are physiologically ripe. Ultimately, we want to produce wines that express the vineyard, and that complement the food on the table.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerr doesn’t farm by any particular doctrine, employing many organic practices and avoiding \"remedial solutions\", though minimal herbicides and fungicides are used when necessary. An integrated pest management program is ably supported by the work begun by Kerr’s parents, with the well-established nature reserves not just significantly beautifying the property but also preserving natural waterways and encouraging beneficial insect populations. Kerr has also enhanced this by planting thousands of native trees and shrubs around the vines, and he notes that light brown apple moth - a significant contributor to crop loss in cooler regions - is now no longer much of a problem. Those plantings have also increased the populations of hawks and eagles, which help deter introduced species that cause crop damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I like to try to keep things simple, to work with nature and the four seasons,\" says Kerr. \"One of the best weapons you have as a viticulturalist is to recognise the natural assets of your property, to work carefully with that template, and to be patient. It certainly pays to think in three-to-five-year arches, as it can take that long for certain improvements to reap dividends.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Solitude Estate Vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/SolitudeEstate-TibooburraVineyard_1024x1024.png?v=1705056425\" style=\"margin-right: -475.333px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolitude Estate Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the last five years, Kerr has added an under-vine cultivator and rehabilitator plough to his equipment shed, which he says have reduced soil compaction and helped aerate the soils, in turn creating better nutrient cycling with the improvement showing in the fruit. \"Vines have a way of showing you whether they are happy or not,\" Kerr says. \"The South African writer Laurens van der Post described animals as the 'eyes of God' and plants as the 'thoughts of God'. As an extension of that idea, I believe that if you farm responsibly and in a sustainable fashion, you will generally be rewarded with good crops.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest challenges at Solitude is finding skilled hands to manage the vineyard. \"Being at the premium end of the grape supply market, there is an emphasis on attention to detail,\" says Kerr. \"Pruning, canopy management, hand harvesting … it all requires the help of people willing to get out among the vines, to share the load. It really helps if the labour force enjoys working with plants; better still, if they recognise that we are ultimately striving to deliver a special product.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA more reliable labour force is planned for the near future, with Kerr planning to introduce sheep, or more specifically, Wiltipolls – a breed developed in Australian that sheds its wool annually and is not prone to fly strike, making them an adapted, low-maintenance breed ideal for meat production. \"I believe the sheep will help keep weeds and grasses under control, add nutrients back into the soil, and will possibly enable us to generate an alternate source of income,\" he says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo synthetic fertilisers are used on the vineyard, instead natural measures are employed, such as processed chook manure and seaweed-based products, along with fulvic acid and fish and kelp extracts. \"The soil should have plenty of worms, and it should smell 'alive'; canopies should be vibrant green and robust,\" says Kerr. \"If the vines and the soils are in balance, then you are well on the way to a good harvest and ultimately good wines.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerr is very conscious of the fact that he is simply today’s custodian of their land, as are all farmers, actively encouraging young family members and students to participate in the operation. \"Some of us may have 20 or 30 years to make a go of it, then it will be someone else’s turn,\" he says. \"Clearly, we all want to make a go of it, earn a living and maybe even recognition that we’ve done something special. But ultimately, our key responsibility is to leave the land in better shape than we found it, and to build enduring stories and good social cultures around our endeavours.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s no secret that all wine regions are warmer than they used to be, but the location of Solitude Estate is an advantage though some amelioration is still needed. \"Being in close proximity to alpine regions means we have a natural buffer against extremes in heat,\" says Kerr, \"so we aim to generate strong canopies partly by using natural tonics, including kelp and fish-based sprays. Another method is to minimise trimming where row orientation means vines are vulnerable to the sun. This means our crops can generally stay on the vine longer… Our grapes usually retain good acidity and delicate flavours even in the extremely hot years, which is a bonus in the winery.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proximity to the foothills of the Upper Yarra provides distinct weather patterns that work in concert with the distinctive geology to create fruit, and wine, reflective of place. \"Soils include Silvan red to deep black volcanic seams,\" says Kerr, \"and we are influenced by a variety of weather streams including alpine patterns from the east, warmer 'prairie' winds from the north-west, even the occasional maritime cool change from the south-west. All these influences create an interesting and unique terroir – and an ideal template for our grapes and resultant wines.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Solitude_1024x1024.png?v=1705021566\" alt=\"Solitude Estate Vineyard\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Solitude_1024x1024.png?v=1705021566\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1967, Laurie and Vivienne Kerr purchased their 1000 hectare Tibooburra property located in Yellingbo in the Upper Yarra Valley. They established a very successful Black Angus cattle stud, culminating in Tibooburra being chosen as a host property for the 1997 World Angus Forum, attracting hundreds of Angus breeders from around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the renaissance of the Yarra Valley wine industry in the early 1990s, the Kerrs decided to plant vines on some of the outlying slopes of their property. The first vines were planted in 1996 - 14 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – followed by 3 hectares of Shiraz in 1997. Further plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were undertaken in 1999, 2001, 2005, 2012 and 2020, while another 3 hectares of Shiraz were added in 2001. The vineyard now comprises 29 hectares of vines, predominantly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (20ha) together with smaller plantings of Shiraz (6ha) and Sauvignon Blanc (3ha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first wines under the Tibooburra Vineyard Label were released in 2002, however, most of the grapes around that time were sold to other wineries, principally Yering Station and McWilliams. Subsequently, grapes have been sold to the cream of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYarra’s leading small makers - Gary Mills (Jamsheed), Andrew Marks (The Wanderer), Luke Lambert (Lambert) and Jayden Ong (One Block) - together with Bill Downie (William Downie) and Gary Mills (Jamsheed). Add to this the list Coldstream Hills, one of my favourite Yarra Valley wineries, who have been purchasing grapes for the last 15 years and are currently Solitude Estate's largest buyer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnly small batches of fruit from the best sites of the vineyard are chosen to be bottled under the Solitude Estate label. This will only usually be 5-10% of the harvest, which gives an indication of how special the wines can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2008 the label was changed from Tibooburra to 'Solitude' following the discovery of a rare 1854 County of Evelyn surveyor’s map which detailed the district’s first pastoralists and the vast tracts of grazing stations in the upper Yarra Valley where cattle and sheep were free to roam. Overlay that map with present day maps of Yellingbo and Hoddles Creek and there is no doubt that Solitude Estate (originally Tibooburra Vineyard) is an intrinsic part of the original Solitude run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaurie and Vivienne's son, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreg Kerr, established the vineyard in 1996. Greg was never much of a cattleman but liked growing things and was keen to contribute to the family business. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe has been at the helm every step of the way as production manager and viticulturist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlmost three decades after the first plantings, Greg is still among the vines doing what he loves, with help from his wife Susan and their four children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Greg has a special talent - Solitude Estate was a Finalist in Young Gun of Wine's Top 50 Australian Vineyards of 2021. His aim is to work closely with nature and to produce premium wines in small batches with minimal intervention to preserve their natural character. \"Not a day goes by without learning something new here, which in turn refines our management of the vineyard, and ultimately translates to superior wines,\" says Kerr. The wines has been made since 2007 by master winemaker Andrew Marks, who makes wine for his family's Gembrook Hill Label and his own The Wanderer label - two very special Yarra Valley wineries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xfQhtkef6qA\" title=\"Solitude Estate Vineyard\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xfQhtkef6qA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Solitude Estate Vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/SolitudeEstateVieo_480x480.png?v=1705039183\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolitude Estate (click on image to play video)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44051330597105,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Solitude-Pinot-Noir-2021_d066f617-93ba-466d-a9f2-e27dc47442f6.jpg?v=1747881930"},{"product_id":"in-dreams-pinot-noir-2023","title":"In Dreams Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2024 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge, Yarra Valley Regional Finalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2023 In Dreams Pinot Noir has all the hallmarks of classic Upper Yarra Pinot, and at under $30, it has to be the leading contender for Best Value Pinot Noir of the Year. It was one of the three Yarra Valley Regional Finalists at the 2024 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge, together with the 2023 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir ($100) and the 2023 Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir ($130). The judging panel scored all three wines at 95 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A small percentage of whole bunches. An aromatic bouquet of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries and a little briar. Just as good on the medium-bodied, crunchy-fruited and energetic palate. Pliant tannins round out a wine that will still be drinking well a decade from now.\"  Philip Rich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnthony Fikkers, who took over winemaking at In Dreams in 2019, has a passion for cool-climate winemaking and has made Yarra Valley his home. He belongs to an exciting new generation of winemakers who believe a hands-off approach from vineyard to bottle results in wines brimming with personality and authenticity. He has over 17 years of experience working in the Valley, including stints at Giant Steps, Mac Forbes and Medhurst and at his own winery, Fikkers Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFruit for the In Dreams Pinot Noir is selected from vineyards spanning from the cool, high-altitude vineyards of Seville East in the Upper Yarra and St Andrews in the far north-west of the region, complimented by fruit from Coldstream and Yarra Glen on the Valley floor. Altitudes vary from 130m above sea level to 240m and. The wine is a mix of the clones Abel, MV6, 114 and 115.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"In Dreams winery\" href=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dkj7m7ma2\/video\/upload\/v1668657049\/InDreams\/video\/In_Dreams_Website_Vid_V2.mp4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 25px auto 16px; float: none; display: block;\" alt=\"In Dreams Winery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/In_Dreams_Vineyard_480x480.jpg?v=1734758718\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Dreams winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA blend focusing on the township of Seville East in the Upper Yarra Valley but also incorporating fruit from Coldstream and Yarra Glen. A small percentage of whole bunches. A bright, ruby red. An aromatic bouquet of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries and a little briar. Just as good on the medium-bodied, crunchy-fruited and energetic palate. Pliant tannins round out a wine that will still be drinking well a decade from now. Drink by 2033.\"  \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion - 96 points and Special Value Wine  \u003cspan style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003eClassic Upper Yarra Valley Pinot Noir. Cherries, strawberries and hints of violet, briar and bramble feature on the refined, medium-bodied palate. Gentle acidity gives the wine good structure and freshness and leaves you wanting more. Stonking value.\u003cstrong\u003e\"  Nick Munday, Canterbury Wines - 95 points and Special Value Wine  \u003cspan style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge, Yarra Valley Regional Finalist - 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Like the Chardonnay, fruit is sourced from around the valley and is a mix of clones. Its bouquet is distinct as soon as you open the bottle, with some ripe confectionery notes which fall away to reveal a pretty and refined base of fruit. Black and red cherry mix with strawberry and raspberry, with the flowery goodness of violets and a touch of stemmy savouriness appearing after some air. On the palate, there is pronounced fruit sweetness, giving the wine much vitality, with some tongue-tingling minerality adding some more depth. Another very enjoyable wine from winemaker Anthony Fikkers.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eBrendan Black, Wine Pilot - 93 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\u003eYarra Valley Regional Finalist - 2024\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralian Pinot Noir Challenge\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Value Wine – Halliday Wine Companion \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★ \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial Value Wine – Canterbury Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e★ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnthony Fikkers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"In Dreams winemaker, Anthony Fikkers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Southern_Light_Vineyards_3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1734748739\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Dreams winemaker, Anthony Fikkers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnthony Fikkers took over winemaking at In Dreams from Nina Stocker in 2019. Anthony has a passion for cool-climate winemaking. He belongs to an exciting new generation of winemakers who believe a hands-off approach from vineyard to bottle results in wines brimming with personality and authenticity. Here, the fruit takes centre stage, and the resulting wines are unadulterated, expressive reflections of time and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthony started in the wine industry in 2000 and has since completed Bachelor degrees in both Winemaking and Viticulture as well as working vintages in the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Hunter Valley, Baden (Germany), Piemonte (Italy) and Burgundy (France). H\u003c\/span\u003ee has worked for a swag of prominent wineries including Mount Pleasant, Giant Steps, De Bortoli (Hunter), Maddens Rise, Mac Forbes, Medhurst and \u003cspan\u003eSouthern Light Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e, and also runs his own brand, Fikkers Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnthony believes that making his own wines (under the Fikkers label) from the Upper Yarra taught him most about cool-climate winemaking. \"It’s only when you control the entire process that you really get a feel for what each vineyard can deliver as you’re involved from growing the fruit all the way through to bottle,\" he says, before adding, \"Working across multiple sites in the Upper Yarra with Mac Forbes and Giant Steps was a pretty good help too.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs to his philosophy when it comes to winemaking, \"I believe in letting the vineyard expression shine through in the glass. I achieve this by not manipulating the fruit too much, I prefer to guide it along its own path. It starts with the picking time of the grapes (not too ripe, not too green) and flows through to ferment techniques (not too cold, not too hot, not too many bunches in the Pinot) and maturation (for the love of God, not too much oak!).\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnthony has been working in the Yarra Valley for over 17 years and calls it home. When asked to describe the local winemaking community, he replies, \"Talented. As you would expect from Australia’s best wine region. As the Yarra doesn’t have the history of some other regions, there’s not generations of winemakers. Rather, winemakers are drawn here by the opportunity to make great cool climate wines. There are constantly young and talented people arriving in the Yarra.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording t\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eo leading wine critic Campbell Mattinson, \"Anthony \u003c\/span\u003eFikkers gives the impression of being smarter than your average bear. Fikkers not only knows his way around cool climate viticulture (he has both winemaking and viticulture qualifications) but he’s also seen first hand, over a longish period, both the right way to do things, and the wrong way. Crucially, he also knows what it’s like to put it all on the line under his own name.\" \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/In_Dreams_1024x1024.jpg?v=1734746435\" alt=\"In Dreams Winery\" style=\"margin-top: 15px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"In Dreams is a project that has been evolving for the past 11 years. It is a long story that began as a conversation over the phone in Portugal, moved to a chat over a coffee in Armadale, skipped over the ditch to Central Otago and finally came to fruition in the Yarra Valley in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur winery is located in Healesville in the heart of the picturesque Yarra Valley, set among 24 acres of gently sloping, predominantly north-west facing vines. It is a space perfect for small-batch, quality winemaking, complete with a selection of small open top fermentation vessels and a barrel hall for wine maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur grapes come from the cool-climate vineyards of the Upper Yarra for their minerality and vibrancy, with smaller parcels from the slightly warmer vineyards on the valley floor for their plush, fruity character. For us, it's all about balance and purity of fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe fruit for In Dreams Pinot Noir is selected from vineyards spanning from the cool, high-altitude vineyards of Seville East in the Upper Yarra and St Andrews in the far north-west of the region, complimented by fruit from Coldstream and Yarra Glen on the Valley floor. Altitudes vary from 130m above sea level to 240m and soil types include both red volcanic loams and grey clay loams overlying mudstone. Clonal components of Abel, MV6, 114 and 115.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn Dreams Chardonnay is all about balance and purity of fruit. We carefully select grapes from vineyards in Woori Yallock and Yarra Junction in the cool Upper Yarra, for their minerality and vibrancy. This is complimented by parcels selected from the far north-west corner of the Valley in the rolling hills of St Andrews, as well some warmer sites in Yarra Glen. Altitudes vary from 130m above sea level to 240m, and soil types include both red volcanic loams and grey clay loams overlying mudstone. Clonal components of I10V5, Bernard 76, P58 and I10V1.\"\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Dreams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45576576532721,"sku":null,"price":33.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/In-Dreams-Pinot-Noir-2023_437b5422-3130-48ff-bc53-9b6baf2f9966.jpg?v=1734917108"},{"product_id":"bay-of-fires-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Bay of Fires Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy, Best Pinot Noir – 2024 Royal Adelaide Wine Show\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum Medal - 2025 Decanter Wine Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eUtterly delicious... unrivalled panache and charisma.\"  Decanter Wine Awards\u003cbr\u003e\"It's delicious. A real crowd-pleaser.\"\u003cspan\u003e  Dave Brookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for the 2023 Bay of Fires Pinot Noir was sourced from the \u003cspan\u003eCoal River Valley and the Derwent Valley sub-regions of Tasmania. Winner of the Trophy for the Best Pinot Noir at the 2024\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eRoyal Adelaide Wine Show and a Gold Medal winner at two major Australian wine shows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Displaying unrivalled panache and charisma: brilliant raspberries and black cherries undulate over the smoked oyster decadence and fold ceremoniously into the focused oak frame. Utterly delicious with succulent acidity, cashmere tannins and a red berry finish.\"  Decanter Wine Awards 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-2021fb4f=\"\"\u003e\"Bright, vibrant red in colour, the perfume of this wine is very complex. Sweet ripe raspberry and cherry fruit features with subtle savoury notes of dried herbs, black olive, and cinnamon plum blossom. Framed by ripe, moderate tannin the graceful sweet cherry fruit is complemented but not dominated by spice. Overall, the wine has wonderful poise and balance with remarkable length of flavour as all great Pinot Noirs should.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eBay of Fires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-2021fb4f=\"\"\u003e\"Displaying unrivalled panache and charisma: brilliant raspberries and black cherries undulate over the smoked oyster decadence and fold ceremoniously into the focused oak frame. Utterly delicious with succulent acidity, cashmere tannins and a red berry finish.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Decanter Wine Awards 2025 - 97 points and Platinum Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-2021fb4f=\"\"\u003e\"Bright ruby with a lifted, instantly appealing nose of spiced red cherry, red plum and raspberry fruits. Hints of exotic spice, turned leaf litter, charcuterie, amaro, mushroom broth, crushed stone, dried citrus rind and wildflowers. There's a concentration and fruit sweetness here that will win many a fan, but there is complexity and nuance, too, and I can see this being a real crowd-pleaser. It's delicious. Drink by 2038.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Dave Brookes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 95 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-2021fb4f=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Adelaide Wine Show 2024 - 95 points and Trophy for Best Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-2021fb4f=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Queensland Wine Show 2024 - 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrophy, Best Pinot Noir – 2024 Royal Adelaide Wine Show\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum Medal - 2025 Decanter Wine Awards\u003cbr\u003eGold Medal – 2024 Royal Adelaide Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold Medal – 2024 Royal Queensland Wine Show\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bay of Fires Winery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/BayofFiresWinery_1024x1024.jpg?v=1690761126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eHardys purchased its first grapes from Tasmania in '94, with the aim of further developing and refining its sparkling wines, a process that quickly gave birth to House of Arras. The next stage was the inclusion of various parcels of chardonnay from Tasmania in the '98 Eileen Hardy, then the development in '01 of the Bay of Fires brand. Under the umbrella of Accolade Wines today, Bay of Fires is home to non-vintage sparkling white and rosé, alongside impressive riesling, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, chardonnay and pinot noir. Sourcing is with a particular focus on the Tamar, Coal and Derwent Valleys and East Coast.\" \u003cstrong\u003eJames Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Bay of Fires' philosophy, in the vineyard and in the winery, is to ensure the varietal characteristics of our Tasmanian fruit are revealed, preserved and celebrated in every wine we create for you. The Bay of Fires' winemaking team captures the essence of the fruit that has been lovingly nurtured in the vineyards and crafts exceptional wines. Ideas are shared, knowledge is consolidated and curiosity brings out the very best in every parcel of fruit. Find balance and beauty will follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity is balanced against sweetness to create delicate Rieslings. \u003cspan\u003eA harmony of mouthfeel and fruit flavour is achieved in our Chardonnays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd, of course, the trickiest grape of them all, Pinot Noir, amplifies its terroir beautifully and is delivered in a wine of superb complexity, structure and romance.\" \u003cstrong\u003eBay of Fires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45950660051185,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/bay-of-fires-pinot-noir-2023_c92273da-4ee3-42d6-84b7-17b2e11ee6e1.jpg?v=1751343572"}],"url":"https:\/\/canterburywines.au\/collections\/vinnie-brad-copy.oembed","provider":"Canterbury Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}