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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. All up the wine spent four weeks on skins before being pressed to French oak (30% new) for 10 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43298540323054,"sku":"18223-750","price":53.74,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/e47976c4-4165-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_18223-750.png?v=1668557485"},{"product_id":"toolangi-d-block-shiraz-2019","title":"Toolangi Vineyard D Block Shiraz 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eAfter years of (arguably) living in the shadow of the Pinot, Toolangi’s Shiraz is now starting to flex its muscles. The grapes are cultivated and harvested with freshness to the fore and the winemaking has been re-focused along the same lines. 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. The wine then spent eight months on lees before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43298542321902,"sku":"20031-750","price":59.77,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/efbda785-4165-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_20031-750.png?v=1668557500"},{"product_id":"toolangi-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Toolangi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eEstablished in 1995, Toolangi Vineyard is in the Yarra Valley adjoining the Toolangi State Forest. 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. 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The first release under the new regime, 2018’s fruit was partially de-stemmed (50% whole bunch) before a short cold soak and wild fermentation. All up the wine spent 25 days on skins before being pressed to French oak (20% new) for eight months. Unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299510124782,"sku":"17154-750","price":52.14,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/f8293f0d-4265-ed11-ab3d-024d026f405e_17154-750.png?v=1668557469"},{"product_id":"toolangi-chardonnay-2019","title":"Toolangi Vineyard Chardonnay 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eOnly the second vintage under Kaspar Hermann, 2019 provided Toolangi with wonderfully balanced Chardonnay fruit with concentration of flavour and exceptional natural acidity. 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. Has unexpected drive and intensity of pink grapefruit flavour.\" 95 points, James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolangi Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43300369400046,"sku":"18060-750","price":17.73,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/b785b019-3011-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_18060-750.png?v=1660280735"},{"product_id":"toolangi-e-block-pinot-noir-2020","title":"Toolangi Vineyard E Block Pinot Noir 2020","description":"\u003cp\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 that supplies both the Paul’s Lane and this reserve bottling. Specifically, here the fruit is sourced from rows 26 to 45. Hermann's 2020 was partially de-stemmed (60% whole bunch and 40% whole berry) before a short cold soak and then natural fermentation. 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Bottled, as usual, without filtration and with minimal sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe result is a beautifully savoury expression that, according to its maker, is a “…similar wine to the 2019, perhaps with greater subtlety and perfume thanks to the excellent long and slow growing season”. So, an incredibly moreish rosé with talc, river stone and wild strawberry lift. Cracking value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lambert Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43301644271854,"sku":"20075-750","price":16.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/9281980e-f6f8-ec11-ab3d-024d026f405e_20075-750.png?v=1764135619"},{"product_id":"lambert-syrah-2021","title":"Lambert Syrah 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eWhat a difference a year makes. There was no Syrah\/Shiraz produced here in 2020—either Crudo or at this level. Simply, Luke and Rosalind didn’t feel their source produced the standard required for their label: “It just wasn’t going to hit the level we wanted so we decided not to push it”.  No such issue in 2021. As per the Chardonnay, this comes from the high-grown Tibooburra vineyard, where the quality of the clonal material supplies Lambert with a deeper, darker and more structured Syrah than we typically see from the Yarra. This is what drew Lambert to the site and helped make this Syrah a touchstone example of cool-climate Australian Shiraz. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe whole-bunch component for this wine is always a bit of a moving target—2021 clocks in at 60% with some crushed bunches too. There was no carbonic maceration at all—a technique Lambert has been phasing out for several years now, preferring instead the life cycle development that goes with less carbonic influence. Instead, more crushed berries, shorter macerations and more punch-downs give the Syrah its drive and structure, allowing the wine to better hold its fruit and shape. This release was fermented wild and aged in Lambert’s decade-old, 5,000 litre foudre. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eIt’s a Syrah of drive and power, possessing the signature Lambert lift, balance and perfume. Brambly blue and red fruits sit cheek-by-jowl with cured meat savoury notes and graphite-like tannins and minerality. The silky and velvety mouthfeel, energy and complexity is to die for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lambert Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43302658801902,"sku":"20482-750","price":27.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/c90f29cd-bf9f-ee11-ac3e-02c0c1c8e708_20482-750.png?v=1703136557"},{"product_id":"lambert-chardonnay-2021","title":"Lambert Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe 2021 was sourced from two plots in the Tibooburra vineyard, which is in the southeast corner of the valley, near Gembrook. Tibooburra might be the coolest site in the Yarra and was planted in 2001. The first parcel sits on the windy, east-facing slope of the vineyard, a site where the poor volcanic soils (with seams of yellow clay and eroded granite) offer up low yields and intensely flavoured berries. The second parcel lies on a sunnier slope facing northwest, with double the vine density and a higher proportion of red volcanic soil. This adds more muscle and layers to the spine of the fruit from the east-facing slope. The combination of fruit from both blocks enhances the wine’s texture while retaining coolness and elegance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe winemaking follows Lambert’s typical approach: whole-bunch pressing; wild-yeast fermentation; old 4,000 litre foudre; no temperature control; zero fining or filtration; minimal sulphur and occasional lees stirring for six to eight months. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe 2021 Lambert Chardonnay draws you into the glass like a siren call, with generous, pithy stone fruits, steely minerality, swishes of salinity and a touch of struck match. There’s a light tread, an elegance and a finesse, all sitting above an undercurrent of skinsy tension, a dashing mouthfeel and perfectly rendered acidity. It's not overtly fruit-forward, it never is, relying more on structure, texture and presence. It oozes depth, with a pulsating, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lambert Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43302660833518,"sku":"20483-750","price":27.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/849360df-f5f8-ec11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_20483-750.png?v=1658796244"},{"product_id":"toolangi-pauls-lane-chardonnay-2021-magnum","title":"Toolangi Vineyard Pauls Lane Chardonnay 2021 (1500ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eHand-harvested from Toolangi’s original 1995 plantings (I1OV3 and Gin Gin clone grapes on D Block). From just rows 35-55, these rows naturally yield fruit that has both intensity and superb freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eCrushed and pressed with full solids straight to French oak (20% new). 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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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It spent 12 months in barrel (25% new) in the downstairs cellar followed by a winter in tank upstairs to naturally settle before it was bottled (unfined and unfiltered).  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eIt’s both a pure and complex Pinot, with alluring aromas of bright red fruit, spice, purple florals and some earthy undertones. The palate is full and generous, but with all the elegance and finesse you expect from great Pinot Noir. 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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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe 2021 was hand-picked on the 27th of February and whole-bunch-pressed with full solids straight to oak (25% new). Both primary fermentation and (partial) malolactic were powered by wild yeasts. The wine then spent 10 months on lees without stirring before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eIt’s a layered and complex Chardonnay with a powerful depth of flavour and impressive structure. Intense, with notes of nectarine and flinty salinity, the density, flavour and fleshy texture are underscored by chalky phenolics and a whiplash of acidity. It is tensile and coiled, finishing with a vivid comet’s tail of pristine fruit flavour. 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It was a prolonged and classical season which allowed for long hang times and excellent flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was whole bunch pressed directly to French oak barriques, puncheons, a foudre (10% new) and a ceramic egg for primary fermentation. Just 10% of the blend underwent malolactic conversion and there was no battonage. The wine rested for 10 months before being bottled. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful release, flush with Yarra Valley freshness, lovely citrus and white fruits, just a bare touch of reduction and lots of chalky freshness. The intensity of flavour is matched to steely acidity and a pure and focused mouthfeel. 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Not adding sulphur at the start of the process can allow for alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation to happen simultaneously, something Luke finds crucial to developing complexity with his Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the first pour, Denton’s granitic origins radiate through tangy citrus, summer florals and some light reduction. A picture of balance and harmony, it’s tightly wound with mouth-watering pulpy fruit and flinty minerality offsetting the wine’s latent power and nimble, lithe structure. Restrained and savoury, it’s so delicious, yet also the most focused and refined Crudo Chardonnay the Lamberts have released.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lambert Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43707686191342,"sku":"21480-750","price":24.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/9ec603f7-c65f-ed11-ab3d-024d026f405e_21480-750.png?v=1764137107"},{"product_id":"lambert-crudo-shiraz-2022","title":"Lambert Crudo Shiraz 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe cooler conditions in 2022 saw Luke deploy shorter maceration times to lessen the stalk influence, which, counterintuitively resulted in a more powerful wine than the 2021. 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The brooding depth flows through to a richly textured palate charged with taut acidity and assertive tannins. The finish is as long as a pair of Tex Perkins’ jeans. Intense, yet full of light and energy, it’s not hard to see why Luke Lambert considers this one of, if not the finest, Syrah he has released.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lambert Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44038208651502,"sku":"21777-750","price":34.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/996efd07-13ac-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_21777-750.png?v=1676349457"},{"product_id":"lambert-chardonnay-2022","title":"Lambert Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 was sourced from a plot of clone 95 Chardonnay at the top of the east-facing slope in the Denton Vineyard. The granitic soils are much skinnier here than further down the slope where the fruit for the Crudo Chardonnay comes from (clone P58). Clone 95 ripens earlier and to a higher degree than P58, and the vines, canopy and berries are smaller, meaning tight viticultural control is required to ensure sun exposure is managed and picking dates are nailed on. The granitic nature of the Denton soil is felt most acutely in the Chardonnay wines, contributing, in Luke’s words, “phenolic and mineral tension alongside stone fruit and river stone flavours”.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking follows Lambert’s typical approach: whole-bunch pressing; wild-yeast fermentation; old 2,000-litre foudre; no temperature control; zero fining or filtration; minimal sulphur and plentiful lees stirring for six to eight months (Luke asserts that “Australian Chardonnay made without lees can speak too much of the sun”). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA delight to just smell, let alone drink, the stony Denton soils shine through scents of ripe citrus fruits and white flowers. 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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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According to Franco, it’s always been a unique site; it gets picked two weeks later than all other Chardonnay on the property, which goes some way to explaining its ripeness and complexity. The fruit was picked by hand, destemmed, lightly crushed and pressed. It spent 12 months in barrel (25% new) in the cellar downstairs, followed by a winter in tank upstairs to settle naturally. The wine saw partial malolactic conversion (approximately 20-25%) and was bottled unfined and unfiltered. 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The terraced rows lie on duplex clay and are planted at 0.5 x 1.7-metre spacing, as compared to the 1.5 x 2.7 average spacing across the rest of the property. Though it sits next to the 1er vines, the two wines are, in Franco’s words, “like chalk and cheese. The PSB carries less crop, so there’s more concentration and richness compared to the fine and linear 1er.”\u003cbr\u003eThe handpicked fruit was destemmed and fermented as whole berries in 3,000-litre upright wooden vats. Franco favours the wood for its ability to maintain a consistent temperature after fermentation, facilitating slow extraction of tannins and concentration. Franco tastes the ferments every six hours to ensure the wine is pressed when it has the perfect tannin structure. The wine is matured in barriques (25% new) for 10 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. 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In 2021, the block was ravaged by deer, diminishing the already paltry crop by a further 40% and resulting in just 300kg of fruit per acre. When we asked Franco about the evolution of Hoddles Creek Chardonnay, he responded with typically refreshing honesty: “It hasn’t really changed in 25 years. When I first started, I had no idea how to make Chardonnay, and I still make it the same way today: pick it, press it, leave it on full solids, rack it to barrel and let it do its thing.” Makes it sound easy!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 was whole bunch-pressed to barrel and spent seven months in old oak, followed by long maturation in bottle, which Franco asserts “preserves vineyard purity”. The meagre yields have resulted in a wine of great concentration, yet in signature Syberia style, it’s light, chiselled and lithe. 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Unlike the lion’s share of Shiraz vines in the Yarra Valley, which are PT23 clone, the Martingale vineyard is planted to Tahbilk, a clone Luke worked with at the Tibooburra vineyard. It’s a clone that gives bunches with small round berries and rich wines with more body and mass than PT23. You can expect a delicious uptick in spice, structure and savoury nuance from 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs always, Luke takes a no-frills approach in the cellar. The fruit was destemmed, and spontaneous fermentation occurred in an old 5,000-litre oak cask before being bottled without fining or filtration. The results are super impressive: it’s a high-toned, captivating, layered Shiraz, svelte and silky in weight with deep dark fruits mingled with spicy pepper notes and earthy complexity. 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The vines are now 20 years old, sitting on those expressive soils of granitic sand over heavy granite boulders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs is the norm, the fruit was whole bunch-pressed and spontaneously fermented with no temperature control. The wine went through full malolactic conversion and matured in old oak (2,000-litre French oak foudre) for three to four months. It was bottled without fining or filtration and with minimum sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s another scintillating release, a wine as composed, refined, chiselled and elegant as many with a loftier price tag. A picture of balance and harmony, it’s springtime fresh, with pure, ripe fruit flavours accented by white flowers and deep, stony minerals. It sits beautifully on the palate, composed and flowing to a long, seamless finish. 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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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