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The wine then spent 10 months aging on lees before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43298540257518,"sku":"18222-750","price":53.74,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/cc1c5662-3011-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_18222-750.png?v=1660280770"},{"product_id":"toolangi-e-block-pinot-noir-2019","title":"Toolangi Vineyard E Block Pinot Noir 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe E Block—home to 18-year-old vines of the MV6 clone—has been identified as growing the best of the best Pinot Noir Toolangi produces. It is this block which supplies both the Paul’s Lane and this reserve bottling. Specifically, here the fruit is sourced from rows 26 to 45. Hermann's 2019 was partially de-stemmed (60% whole bunch and 40% whole berry) before a short cold soak and then natural fermentation. 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In short, with emphasis on elegance, balance and sustained purity, Toolangi’s Shiraz wines have never tasted better. None of this should surprise really, the Yarra has long been capable of producing outstanding Syrah. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe inaugural D Block draws on a parcel of 24-year-old vines grown on silty clay loam soil. The clonal material here is PT23 Shiraz—an old Australian clone selected from vines which were descendants of the 1832 Busby cuttings—on Paulson rootstock. The 2019 was 100% whole-bunch fermented, then pressed after three weeks on skins to French oak hogsheads. It spent 10 months on oak prior to bottling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThis is a super spicy, bunchy and powdery Syrah of great finesse (don’t come here for ballsy, old school Barossa-style Shiraz—we’re in the Yarra after all). This is for lovers of the Northern Rhone and great Yarra Syrahs of yesteryear (at least in terms of weight, finesse and freshness). Again, a must-taste for those in the trade. Will only get better with at least 5-10 years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43298540388590,"sku":"18224-750","price":39.69,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/3eea469e-4165-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_18224-750.png?v=1668557489"},{"product_id":"toolangi-f-block-chardonnay-2020","title":"Toolangi Vineyard F Block Chardonnay 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eToolangi’s ‘Block’ wines are produced from the most privileged, low-yielding parcels of the Dixon’s Creek vineyard. In particular, the F Block Chardonnay is cropped from the vineyard’s highest and coolest area, abutting the Toolangi State Forest. The soils here are relatively shallow and rockier, resulting in low yields of intensely flavoured fruit complemented by lovely natural energy. Simply, this block—home to 19-year-old vines of the Gin Gin clone—has been identified as growing the best of the best Chardonnay that this Toolangi produces. On last year’s release (2019) we noted that we had tasted many a Burgundy of lesser quality. In a slightly deeper and layered guise, the new release is every bit as exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe 2020 was hand-picked on 14th March and whole-bunch pressed with full solids straight to oak (30% new). Both primary fermentation and (partial) malolactic were powered by wild yeasts. 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This single-site vineyard on fine clay loam produces wines with distinctive personalities, each wine showing a strong sense of place.  The vines were cropped low, and the fruit was hand-harvested from 20-year-old vines of MV6 Pinot Noir clone.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe fruit was destemmed as whole berries, with 5% left as whole bunches.  There was a short cold soak prior to fermentation and the wine was then left on skins for 14 days. It was then pressed to French oak (5% new) for malolactic conversion and left on lees in oak for 10 months.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43298543206638,"sku":"20255-750","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/6a4e316d-4165-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_20255-750.png?v=1668557505"},{"product_id":"toolangi-pauls-lane-pinot-noir-2020","title":"Toolangi Vineyard Pauls Lane Pinot Noir 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eHand-harvested from Toolangi’s 2001 plantings of MV6 on their E Block. This is a parcel that delivers lower than average yields for the site, so more drive and intensity. Fruit was mostly de-stemmed (25% whole bunches retained vs 75% whole berries) and naturally fermented in open-top wooden fermenters. In total, the wine spent 21 days on skins before being pressed to French oak (15% new) for nine months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43298544320750,"sku":"20318-750","price":26.79,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/b0a74950-4165-ed11-ab3d-024d026f405e_20318-750.png?v=1668557509"},{"product_id":"toolangi-pauls-lane-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Toolangi Pauls Lane Pinot Noir 2018","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe Pauls Lane Pinot was hand harvested from Toolangi's 2001 plantings (MV6 clone grapes in E Block rows 46-66), partially de-stemmed (50% whole bunches retained) and naturally fermented in open top wooden fermenters. In total, the wine spent 23 days on skins before being pressed to French oak (20% new) for eight months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. This is obviously much deeper and more luscious than the entry level wine, and immanently drinkable now. Expect layers of fleshy Pinot fruit, suggesting rose petal, plum and earth, balanced by fine, powdery tannins and a long complex finish that perfumes the mouth with sour cherries and sappy freshness. Again, really very smart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299292184814,"sku":"16476-750","price":26.79,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/c4463537-2f11-ed11-ab3d-024d026f405e_16476-750.png?v=1660280672"},{"product_id":"toolangi-e-block-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Toolangi Vineyard E Block Pinot Noir 2018","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eToolangi’s E Block—home to 17-year-old vines of the MV6 clone—has been identified as growing the best of the best Pinot Noir that this Dixon’s Creek vineyard produces. 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The fruit was hand-harvested from Toolangi's 18-year-old plantings (on A, B and G Blocks), crushed and pressed with full solids straight to oak (10% new). No malo was allowed, and the wine spent ten months on lees in barrel before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\"18yo vines, clones I10V3 and Mendoza, hand-picked, crushed and pressed with juice solids to French puncheons (10% new), no mlf, 10 months on lees. 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This label sees a little more new oak (15%) and whole bunches (40%) than the entry Shiraz.  Otherwise the winemaking remains the same: natural ferment, plunging as required, 10 months in oak and it's bottled unfined and unfiltered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThis medium-weighted expression of Syrah sings loudly of its Yarra origins—by which we mean it really reminds us of Yarra Shiraz of old (and that’s a compliment!). Now the grapes are being cultivated and harvested with freshness in mind, and the winemaking has also been re-focused along the same lines. 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Winter rains were substantial and by the end of spring we had full and healthy vine canopies. The 2020 wines reflect their part of the world and the cool climate. A combination of Mendoza, Gingin and I10V3 clones. Fruit is crushed and pressed to French oak barriques, puncheons and a foudre (10% new) for primary fermentation. Partial malolactic conversion followed by 8 months on lees in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43551461146862,"sku":"20408-750","price":18.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/1dfb6d37-4165-ed11-ab3d-024d026f405e_20408-750.png?v=1668557513"},{"product_id":"toolangi-f-block-chardonnay-2021","title":"Toolangi Vineyard F Block Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eToolangi’s ‘Block’ wines are produced from the most privileged, low-yielding parcels of the Dixon’s Creek vineyard. 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You don’t however have to wait for the single-block wines to appreciate the benevolent mark of the vintage. Drawn from 20+-year-old vines, the estate Pinot Noir was handpicked on March 11th, mostly destemmed, and then given a cold soak before fermentation begins. After 21 days on skins, pressed to French barriques and puncheons (less than 10% new) for malolactic, then left on lees in oak for ten months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44142736769262,"sku":"22021-750","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/c975e2a5-b2d2-ed11-ab3d-024d026f405e_22021-750.png?v=1682679700"},{"product_id":"toolangi-shiraz-2021","title":"Toolangi Vineyard Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Toolangi Vineyard in Dixon's Creek, established in 1995, is one of the Yarra Valley's hidden secrets. 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The season was prolonged, with cool nights and warm days providing long and even ripening and excellent definition of flavour. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44148191723758,"sku":"22139-750","price":16.87,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/18ec6864-46e9-ed11-ab3d-024d026f405e_22139-750.png?v=1683078762"},{"product_id":"toolangi-chardonnay-2022","title":"Toolangi Vineyard Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1995, Toolangi Vineyard is in the Dixons Creek subregion of the Yarra Valley, adjoining the Toolangi State Forest. This low-cropping vineyard is planted to the Gingin, Mendoza and I10V3 clones and sits on fine clay loam. Year after year, it produces wines with a distinctive personality and strong sense of place. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Toolangi, 2022 will be remembered for two things: the tiniest yields in a decade (resulting from poor flowering) and outstanding wines. The Chardonnay was picked by hand on 4th March and whole bunch-pressed directly to French oak barriques and puncheons (10% new). The wine rested for 10 months before being bottled. 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Thankfully, the lack in quantity was more than recouped in quality, and the wines are marked by vibrancy, pure flavours and textural finesse. Drawn from 20+-year-old vines, the estate Pinot Noir was handpicked over two days in the third week of March. The fruit was partially destemmed and fermented as whole berries, with a small portion of whole bunches included (10%). After 14 days, the wine was pressed to oak (10% new) for nine months’ maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe don’t need to tell you about Kaspar Hermann’s serious winemaking chops. And we really don’t need to tell you how much bang for your buck you get from this diligently farmed single-vineyard bottling. 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Highlighting the difference, pruning and canopy management are more stringent, and the rows see more cultivation to promote health and moisture retention in the soils. The block yields a paltry 1.5 to 2 tonnes of fruit—and that’s in a good year. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is only produced in exceptional years. The cool, long, classic conditions in 2021 produced fragrant, bright-flavoured fruit with plenty of natural acidity. To build aromatic complexity and layers of tannin, Hermann included 50% bunches in the ferment. The wine matured in French oak (25% new) for nine months before bottling. Spice and fresh acidity are hallmarks of the Dixon’s Creek site, and 2021 E Block Pinot Noir has these traits in spades.  This is a vibrant, top-class Pinot with layers of spice and earth and a full, silky palate balanced by chalky tannin and a snappy, mineral-flecked finish. 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According to Hermann, it’s a season marked by big flavour and attractive regional charm–the proof is in the pudding; this is as good as we’ve seen this wine. Drawn from 22-year-old vines, the fruit was picked over two days in the third week of March. It was partially destemmed and fermented as whole berries, with a small portion of bunches included (10%). After 14 days, the wine was pressed to oak (10% new) for nine months’ maturation. 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These rows are a direct continuation of the Paul’s Lane parcel to the east, so Kaspar Hermann is convinced something unique is happening beneath the surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eE-block delivers lower-than-average yields for this already moderate-yielding site, and the fruit holds markedly more drive and intensity. The fruit fermented with 50% bunches over 15 days before being pressed to used French oak barriques (just one new oak barrel accounts for 10%) for nine months’ maturation. Until 2024, this wine was labelled E-Block and cost twice as much. So, hear here you are getting all the wine at half the price. Philip Rich’s note below captures the wine well; it’s a bright, vivid, juicy, complex, single-vineyard Yarra Pinot from a great season, site and grower. 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It was partially destemmed and fermented as whole berries, with a small portion of bunches included (10%). After 14 days, the wine was pressed to oak (10% new) for nine months’ maturation. As has come to be expected from this single-vineyard bottling, it’s vibrant and pure-fruited with textural finesse and plenty of bang for your buck alongside typical Toolangi elegance. ","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47698607079662,"sku":"25961-750","price":21.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/9cb71874-7522-f111-ac43-0a257dfb1f4f_25961-750.png?v=1773802824"},{"product_id":"toolangi-vineyard-pauls-lane-chardonnay-2025","title":"Toolangi Vineyard Pauls Lane Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp sugg=\"true\"\u003eToolangi Vineyard stands among the Yarra Valley’s finest Chardonnay sites. 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