{"title":"Victoria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVictoria is one of Australia’s most diverse wine states, where cool-climate regions and varied landscapes produce wines of precision, character, and regional distinction. From coastal influences to alpine elevations, it is a patchwork of sites that reward exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Victorian Wine Regions: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/central-victoria\" title=\"Shop Central Victorian wines\"\u003eCentral Victoria\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/geelong\" title=\"Shop Geelong wines\"\u003eGeelong\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca title=\"Explore wines from Gippsland\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/gippsland\"\u003eGippsland\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/macedon-ranges\" title=\"Shop Macedon Ranges wines\"\u003eMacedon Ranges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Explore wines from Macedon Ranges\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/macedon-ranges\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/mornington-peninsula\" title=\"Shop Mornington Peninsula wines\"\u003eMornington Peninsula\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Explore wines from the Mornington Peninsula\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/mornington-peninsula\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/yarra-valley\" title=\"Shop Yarra Valley wines\"\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-hochkirch-blanc","title":"2022 Hochkirch Blanc","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral, floral and beautifully alive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHochkirch Blanc is an expressive skin-contact blend of 95% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Blanc, grown on John Nagorcka’s certified-biodynamic home farm in Henty—Australia’s coolest wine-growing region. The vines are rooted in gravelly, basalt-rich soils, giving the wine its distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMostly destemmed fruit, with 19% retained as whole bunches, fermented on skins for eight days before being pressed to 500-litre puncheons and matured on lees. Pale yellow in the glass, it opens with sweet florals and edgy wet-stone phenolics. The palate has surprising weight, balanced by pronounced minerality and bright, lively acidity, with delicate honey and floral notes emerging on the finish. In John’s words: “Unfined, unfiltered, unabashed.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextural and energetic, with striking minerality, lively acidity and a beautifully savoury skin-contact edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hochkirch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40922536706215,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_819d6578-f47f-4243-b905-874b08097b15.png?v=1788492670"},{"product_id":"2022-momento-mori-staring-at-the-sun","title":"2022 'Staring At The Sun'","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cult-classic orange wine with texture and energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaring at the Sun is Momento Mori’s more structured take on a skinsy white blend, bringing together three Italian varieties grown in Central Victoria. The 2022 is composed of 45% Vermentino, 45% Fiano and 10% Moscato Giallo to achieve the right balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical fruit and citrus lead the way, carried by bright acidity and mineral freshness. The palate is medium-bodied, pure and clean, with excellent skin-contact texture and a palpable sense of tension and energy. Compared with Fistful of Flowers, the structure is turned up, but everything remains beautifully balanced and refreshing at 12.5% alcohol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical, citrusy and beautifully textured, with bright acidity and mineral tension giving this cult-classic orange wine serious energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Momento Mori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44195243950329,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Image_format_shadow_4ffcbcef-9de7-4182-b2af-79e054b833e7.png?v=1785129972"},{"product_id":"2021-shadowfax-midhill-chardonnay","title":"2021 'Midhill' Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAppearance: Light straw, green hue and brilliant clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAroma: This distinctive Macedon ranges chardonnay bursts from the glass with white florals, mineral notes, lemon and grapefruit pith. Hints of lees are complexed with toasty oak notes. The perfume is persistent and intriguing, pure, yet complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePalate: Grapefruits and limes spill immediately onto the palate. Zesty sherbet acidity provide focus and length, with flicks of mineral notes. A concentrated palate is long and intense yet continually develops, whilst grapefruit pith phenolics add further complexity and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Shadowfax Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEstablished in 1998, Shadowfax is a family-owned boutique winery located in the heart of Werribee Park. It is headed by Chief Winemaker Alister Timms, who leads the small and innovative winemaking team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTheir flagship Little Hampton vineyard in Macedon is planted on deep red soils over hard sandstone and quartz reefs and sits at 720 meters altitude. The Macedon Ranges chardonnays display all the great things in ultra-cool climate chardonnay; flavour, poise, acid structure and purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eShadowfax is proudly a James Halliday 5 Star rated winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shadowfax Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44425479618809,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_476a32e7-6b3b-46f6-8388-7c86f489517c.png?v=1787213155"},{"product_id":"2025-crittenden-estate-gepetto-chardonnay","title":"2025 Crittenden Estate 'Gepetto' Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic, approachable Chardonnay made for now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGepetto is Crittenden Estate’s youthful and affordable expression of cool-climate Victorian Chardonnay. White peach and melon lead the nose, followed by a vibrant, fruit-driven palate with a gentle touch of oak adding texture and shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh, generous and easy to enjoy, it is ready to drink now or over the next three years. 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Once known as the Geppetto Brut, this wine lifts the mood of any party, casual get-together or will add a little spark to your night at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red apple and citrus. Clean and bright. Fresh strawberries and lemon along with a creaminess from the malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink with\u003c\/strong\u003e: Salmon blinis, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, oysters or brie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Crittenden Estate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Crittenden family were pioneers of the Mornington Peninsula wine region in the 1980s, producing the area’s first commercial wines. 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Tight tannins and bright acidity make this a super elegant and refined Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Hochkirch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Hochkirch and Tarrington vineyards are dry-grown and on their own roots, vineyard work is manual, and yields are characteristically tiny. The Nagorckas entire farm is Demeter-certified (since 2003). 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It’s a little reminder to be yourself and stay wonderful. From tropical north Victoria, enjoy the bright citrus fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Tidy Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTidy Town is made by Alex (Alex Croker), whose winemaking philosophy is deeply rooted in his childhood memories of growing up in Kyneton, Victoria. Drawing inspiration from fond childhood memories of no mobile phones, just lots of fresh air and trips to the swimming hole. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat started as a side project became a main project, with Alex creating wines that prioritize feeling over technical precision, focusing on fun times and the best people rather than complicated winemaking processes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bit old school, Alex likes country music, swimming holes on warm days, line and length for five full days, building communities and making things better, and this authentic, community-minded approach translates into wines designed to give energy, make memories, and create happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Merbein, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Fiano\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/tidy-town\" title=\"Buy Tidy Town Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our Tidy Town Wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\" title=\"Buy Natural Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our Natural Wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Tidy Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46145194000633,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/ProductImage_97241879-eba4-428d-a055-58d0032e60f3.png?v=1738831788"},{"product_id":"2024-william-downie-bull-swamp-pinot-noir","title":"2024 'Bull Swamp' Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1981 on ancient red volcanic soils at an elevation of 150 meters, this dry-grown vineyard consists of four distinct Pinot Noir parcels. Two north-facing blocks feature the MV6 clone, alongside a sheltered south-facing plot of the same variety, as well as another block planted with Abel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine's bouquet is filled with the aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blueberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant, complemented by poached autumnal fruits like quince, medlar, and pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, with nuances of rose hip, mace, and black pepper, offering a plush mouthfeel. 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It is bright, textured and lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was sourced from the Mrs Nicks vineyard in Balnarring and Rivendel in Merricks North. Mrs Nicks was planted to MV6 in 1998 on a gently south facing hill of chocolate brown sandy loam. Rivendel, planted in the same year, is a mix of D5V12 and Pommard clones of pinot noir on grey sandy loam and is the same vineyard that our 2007 Mornington Peninsula wine came from. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink 2025 - 2035\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout William Downie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Downie is a legend when it comes to Pinot Noir! Regarded as the man that brought Aussie Pinot Noir into the modern age by producing more elegant wines that speak of the vastly different terroirs within the Gippsland region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Downie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46183038714105,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_dc0ce10f-fa09-42c5-967c-f39dcbd7600a.png?v=1785401528"},{"product_id":"2024-patrick-sullivan-black-sands-chardonnay","title":"2024 'Black Sands' Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is bold yet refined, with intense lemon pith, almond meal, and ripe stone fruit on the nose. The palate is powerful but airy, with a creamy texture and piercing acidity that drives the wine. A chalky, saline finish lingers, delivering both precision and depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370486092025,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_19331506-6be3-4735-a430-cf930ce0c339.png?v=1785475098"},{"product_id":"2024-patrick-sullivan-bullswamp-chardonnay","title":"2024 'Bull Swamp' Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayers of white blossom with apple, tropical feijoa and hazelnuts and cream grace the nose, while pristine citrus and orchard fruits balance a weighty yet vibrant texture on the palate. A long, saline mineral finish adds refined complexity and a distinctive sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370710847737,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_f7a19ee1-0e29-4139-9855-1c6ff1640c4d.png?v=1785475229"},{"product_id":"2024-defialy-que-sera-sera-frizzante","title":"2024 'Que Sera, Sera' Frizzante Pet Nat","description":"\u003cp\u003eMicah’s Frizzante style Greco bubbles! Bright fresh \u0026amp; super textural, Apples, guava \u0026amp; sherbert. a little lick of \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eresidual sugar which balances beautifully with the acidity. A banger!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout DEFIALY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicah Hewitt's inspiration for DEFIALY can be placed in a few places understandably a great appreciation for quality produce and land. But most significantly would be his parents and their love the shared for each other as well as Micah and his sister Amber. DEFIALY is an acronym for \"Don't ever forget I'll always love you\" which is Micah's way of carrying on his parents tradition of signing all cards with DEFIALY.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/pet-nat\" title=\"Buy Pet Nat Wine Online\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DEFIALY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46414274429177,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_0c0e0540-38e2-435d-b8d7-2a97d192610e.png?v=1785835514"},{"product_id":"2024-mulline-portarlington-chardonnay","title":"2024 Portarlington Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4e3ddc531c430876a2cf5904fa001c3\"\u003eSourced from the Nurringa Park Vineyard from it's north part, right next to the ocean, just one kilometre from it, this site combines sandy loam, dark clay and limestone soils, planted in 1994 to clones 110V1 and 110V5.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4e3ddc531c430876a2cf5904fa001c3\"\u003eFruit was handpicked and pressed straight to oak with full solids. Fermentation took place in a cold room, with the wine sulphured in place post-primary. 20% was matured in new French oak, with the remainder in seasoned barriques and puncheons. A portion (20%) underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine spent 8 months in barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Mulline\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline Vintners is a collaboration between 2 Bens focused on producing premium wines from the Geelong Region, Victoria, Australia. Collectively, Ben \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMull\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003een + Ben H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintners. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBen Mullen is the Winemaker at Mulline Vintners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen Mullen is a qualified winemaker and viticulturist. Ben grew up just east of the Barossa Valley region in South Australia. After graduating from secondary school, Ben enrolled in business and marketing at Uni. Concurrently, Ben began working in the wine industry at cellar doors in the Barossa. He promptly decided that wine was much more fun than marketing and enrolled in a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology at Adelaide University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Ben has had a whirlwind career which has seen him making wine all over the globe. Of note, Ben has worked at Torbreck (Barossa Valley, South Australia), Yarra Yering (Yarra Valley, Victoria), Oakridge (Yarra Valley, Victoria), Domaine Dujac (Burgundy, France), Craggy Range (Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand) and Clyde Park (Bannockburn, Geelong, Victoria).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this stellar background, it was a matter of time before Ben Mullen decided to spread his wings and make wine under his own label.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\" title=\"Buy Chardonnay Wine Online\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mulline Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46483392102649,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_b5480d15-8f8b-4fff-9c43-3ea3cd5c93fa.png?v=1786312826"},{"product_id":"2024-mulline-modewarra-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Modewarre Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Pinot with perfume, structure and serious presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModewarre comes from Mulline’s coolest and most coastal site, the Brown Magpie Vineyard, just 20 kilometres inland from Torquay. Planted in 2002 on sandy loam over clay, estuary marl and limestone, the vineyard features four Pinot Noir clones, each hand-picked and fermented separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild fermentations took place in open vats, with whole-bunch levels tailored to each parcel and extended time on skins. The final blend contains 80% whole bunch, bringing lifted perfume, savoury spice and fine structure to the wine. Maturation in French oak, including 25% new barrels, adds depth and polish without obscuring the cool-climate fruit and mineral character. Bottled unfined with minimal filtration, this is a detailed, firmly structured Pinot that will continue to unfold with time in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly perfumed and deeply savoury, with coastal freshness, mineral detail and beautifully composed whole-bunch structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Mulline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline Vintners is a collaboration between 2 Bens focused on producing premium wines from the Geelong Region, Victoria, Australia. Collectively, Ben \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMull\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003een + Ben H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintners. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBen Mullen is the Winemaker at Mulline Vintners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen Mullen is a qualified winemaker and viticulturist. Ben grew up just east of the Barossa Valley region in South Australia. After graduating from secondary school, Ben enrolled in business and marketing at Uni. Concurrently, Ben began working in the wine industry at cellar doors in the Barossa. He promptly decided that wine was much more fun than marketing and enrolled in a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology at Adelaide University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Ben has had a whirlwind career which has seen him making wine all over the globe. Of note, Ben has worked at Torbreck (Barossa Valley, South Australia), Yarra Yering (Yarra Valley, Victoria), Oakridge (Yarra Valley, Victoria), Domaine Dujac (Burgundy, France), Craggy Range (Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand) and Clyde Park (Bannockburn, Geelong, Victoria).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this stellar background, it was a matter of time before Ben Mullen decided to spread his wings and make wine under his own label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mulline Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46483463143673,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Image_format_shadow_7173f158-a36a-4f5c-8518-62ceda8e268e.png?v=1784952795"},{"product_id":"6-pack-momento-mori","title":"6 Pack - Momento Mori","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover our curated selection \u003c\/strong\u003efrom Momento Mori, husband and wife team \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDane and Hannah\u003c\/span\u003e from Victoria's Gippsland region crafting wines with genuine respect for the living. Their approach is refreshingly simple: organic farming, wild yeasts, and zero additives, letting the grapes speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis collection highlights their ethos and commitment to place and time - from the floral \"Fistful of Flowers\" to the effortlessly drinkable \"Everything Is Free\", and their exciting new \"If Only Maybe\" blend. The \"Incline\" red showcases how ancient techniques create surprisingly silky, modern textures. Each bottle embodies the Momento Mori philosophy: life is fleeting, so drink well while you're here!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Momento Mori 'Fistful of Flowers'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs always an expressive whack of florals on the nose, perfumed stone fruits, musk, lemon and spring blossoms. The palate being pretty much the antithesis of this. Fresh and pure with a cool slated steeliness and a fine citrus-like salinity to keep it all together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes: Vermentino \u0026amp; Moscato Giallo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2022 Momento Mori 'Staring At The Sun'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend includes Fiano, Vermentino, and Moscato Giallo, although amounts are adjusted to suit the vintage. The 2022 is comprised of 45% Vermentino, 45% Fiano and 10% Moscato Giallo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine sits at a refreshing 12% alc and is medium bodied with great texture. It is pure, clean and has great tension and energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes: Fiano, Vermentino \u0026amp; Moscato Giallo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2023 Momento Mori 'If Only Maybe'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust the second release of this stunning new cuvee from Momento Mori. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is comprised of Nosiola, Vermentino and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalvasia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has some texture from the skin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtact but is ultimately very fresh, complex and well balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrapes: Nosiola, Vermentino \u0026amp; Malvasia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2023 Momento Mori 'True Love Waits'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend is comprised of Nero, Sangiovese, Lambrusco (not as you know it) and a splash of Syrah. All of these varieties were fermented and aged separately in stainless steel and Amphora. And although on paper it reads like a big red blend, it is very far from that. It is light, very delicate with an extremely pretty structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrapes: Nero d'Avola, Sangiovese, Lambrusco \u0026amp; Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2022 Momento Mori 'Everything Is Free'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis exciting new blend of Nero D'Avola and Moscato Giallo showcases the volcanic minerality of Heathcote's rocky slopes, delivering a perfectly balanced light red with complex structure and effortless drinkability. Crafted through semi-carbonic fermentation in stainless steel, this wine achieves exceptional harmony between vibrant fruit, striking minerality, and crisp acidity - bottled by gravity with minimal intervention for pure expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGrapes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNero d'Avola \u0026amp; Moscato Giallo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2022 Momento Mori 'The Incline' Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe wine is vibrant and complex and has loads of crunchy blue and red fruit. It also has amazing minerality with mouth-watering acidity and freshness. A very well structured wine that keeps you coming back for more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes: Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/momento-mori\" title=\"Buy Momento Mori Wine Online | Delivery Australia-Wide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMomento Mori Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/curated-packs\" title=\"Buy Curated Wine Packs Online | Delivery Australia-Wide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurated Packs Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Momento Mori Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489365545209,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Momento_Mori_Pack_Image_Cover.png?v=1783321503"},{"product_id":"2022-momento-mori-everything-is-free","title":"2022 'Everything Is Free'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Another new cuvée for 2022. This is a blend of Nero D’avola \u0026amp; Moscato Giallo. It is in the style of wine that I enjoy drinking the most, a complex yet easy drinking light(er) red with great structure. The fruit for this wine was grown by the Chalmers family on the slopes of their Mt Camel vineyard in Heathcote. These are very rocky, volcanic soils with a complex mix of Ironstone, Dolerite Green Basalt and Jasper which always imparts an abundance of minerality to the wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach variety was handled separately, and fermentation took place in 100% stainless steel. Both varieties were fermented semi-carbonic. This method allows good extraction of flavour and phenolics while keeping the wine on a leaner side of things - as opposed to over extracting tannins and overtly “fruit forward” flavours. Balance has always been what I strive for most in a wine and this set of 2022’s has achieved that exceptionally well. This wine has great harmony between fruit, minerality and acidity. Bottled by gravity with 10 ppm so2 added just prior bottling.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDane Johns, Momento Mori\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Momento Mori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46535519568121,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/MM_Everything_New_Image_format_shadow.png?v=1782559878"},{"product_id":"2024-mulline-port-arlington-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Portarlington Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deeply savoury Pinot that transforms in the glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked in Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula, this is a more structured and characterful expression of Pinot Noir from Mulline. Youthful and tightly wound at first, it opens with crushed rock, sour cherry and rhubarb, framed by bright acidity and a savoury edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith air, the wine relaxes and reveals deeper berry fruit, fragrant cherry and floral notes. Layers of cured meat, cracked pepper and earthy mushroom emerge across a more structured palate, carrying through to a long, savoury finish. Give it time in the glass or a quick decant, then serve with slow-cooked meats and autumn comfort food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating Pinot that evolves with every glass, moving from bright and mineral to deep, earthy and savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Mulline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline Vintners is a collaboration between 2 Bens focused on producing premium wines from the Geelong Region, Victoria, Australia. Collectively, Ben \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMull\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003een + Ben H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintners. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBen Mullen is the Winemaker at Mulline Vintners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen Mullen is a qualified winemaker and viticulturist. Ben grew up just east of the Barossa Valley region in South Australia. After graduating from secondary school, Ben enrolled in business and marketing at Uni. Concurrently, Ben began working in the wine industry at cellar doors in the Barossa. He promptly decided that wine was much more fun than marketing and enrolled in a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology at Adelaide University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Ben has had a whirlwind career which has seen him making wine all over the globe. 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This natural skin-contact wine brings together the Italian varieties Nosiola, Vermentino and Malvasia, grown in Central Victoria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic and mineral, it carries enough skin-derived texture to give the palate shape and complexity without becoming heavy or overly grippy. Freshness remains at the centre, bringing balance and energy to a wine that feels layered, expressive and wonderfully easy to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh, aromatic and beautifully balanced, with gentle skin-contact texture and enough complexity to keep every glass interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Momento Mori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46680650383609,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_53097cd7-14c8-4bb3-a3f5-d3eeab65a635.png?v=1785133768"},{"product_id":"2024-defialy-there-are-no-stars","title":"2024 'There Are No Stars' Grenache Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eA taste of Southern Rhone - DEFIALY style! A lovely medium-bodied fruit forward red. Good weight, bountiful red fruits and beautifully balanced. Serve this at room temp or just below and it will go down a treat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from organically grown fruit, farmed in the Pyrenees. 100% whole cluster fermentation for 3 weeks and aged 12 months in seasoned oak. 15PPM SO2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll wines unfiltered, unfined \u0026amp; wild fermented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout DEFIALY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in the Macedon Ranges, Micah Hewitt's background as a butcher and love for pairing good wholesome country-style food with honest wines provides abundant inspiration for his DEFIALY label. But most significantly, his spark ignites from his parents and the love they shared for each other as well as Micah and his sister Amber.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDEFIALY is an acronym for \"Don't ever forget I'll always love you\" which is Micah's way of carrying on his parents tradition of signing all cards with DEFIALY. How beautiful.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\" title=\"Buy Natural Wine Online\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DEFIALY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46684537127161,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_c56c2382-d937-4533-9881-3ad03a5ba579.jpg?v=1781760429"},{"product_id":"2024-defialy-pale-blue-eyes-savagnin","title":"2024 'Pale Blue Eyes' Savagnin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYear after year, this one just keeps getting better! 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Riesling was one of the first varieties to be planted in Bannockburn’s original Olive Tree Hill vineyard in 1976. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoday, most of the fruit still comes from this one acre of original, own-rooted, now quite low-yielding block that sits at the top of the north-facing slope on the property. A small portion (0.6 acres) of 2015 plantings is also in the mix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don’t need to tell you about Riesling’s knack for expressing place, and Bannockburn’s deep-rooted old vines do a stellar job of soaking up every ounce of expression from these ancient limestone rocks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit was picked in excellent condition―when flavours were ripe and natural acidity still high―and pressed as bunches to steel tank for fermentation. The wine then matured on lees for three months before being bottled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with the last couple of vintages, there were no additions other than a touch of sulphur. It's a wonderfully fragrant release, with citrus and white florals leading to fresh, crisp flavours and a mouthwatering chalky finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eMade mainly from 0.4ha of vines planted in 1976. A pure and quite lovely nose featuring scents of Meyer lemon, makrut lime leaves and floral notes. The palate is linear, chalky and long with the fruit and acidity in perfect harmony. I'm thinking san choy bow would be a great match. I'm guessing it'll age superbly, too.\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points, Philip Rich, The Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__author\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eLifted, fresh and floral notes of lemon sherbet, orange blossoms and candied lime zest. The palate is light-bodied with piercing acidity and a generous mouthfeel that will open up in time, giving notes of flint, crushed river stones and grapefruit. Very tightly bound. Drink or hold. Screw cap\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__author\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points, jamessuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__author\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe 2024 vintage marks the 50th anniversary for Bannockburn—a moment for the estate. On the nose, this 2024 Riesling has pronounced grass aromas, with green apple, chalk and wet stones. In the mouth, it is tightly coiled and quite powerful; one would struggle to use words like “delicate” to describe it. This really gives impact and shape to the experience. This is a good wine. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__author\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__author\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"review-card__author\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bannockburn, Geelong, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiesling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/riesling\" title=\"Buy Riesling Wine Online\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our Riesling collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bannockburn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46764436259065,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/ProductImage_2f098ead-5964-4c29-8ca3-c43176ec6bb4.png?v=1716270017"},{"product_id":"2023-cobaw-ridge-laltra-syrah-pinot-noir","title":"2023 L'Altra Syrah \/ Pinot Noir | Light Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of Syrah (Rose) and Pinot Noir pressings with a splash of Lagrein. 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The mid-palate reveals a delightful texture of stone fruits and honeysuckle, culminating in a clean, crisp finish that perfectly captures the region's distinctive terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Carousal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarousal (noun) \/ “kuh” + “ROW” + “zuhl” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1. A wild, drunken party or celebration: The act of celebrating or enjoying yourself, usually by drinking alcohol and speaking and laughing loudly with other people. Example: ‘The tavern was filled with the sounds of laughter and carousal late into the night.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarousal is all about fun times and coming together, featuring premium wines from beyond Patrick’s usual Gippsland base. By selecting varieties that thrive in their ideal growing regions across Australia, Patrick proves again he’s a master of all grapes and enjoys the challenge of stepping outside his usual laser beam focal point of Chardonnay.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46812988571897,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_6fe2cb5b-11b4-4c69-bc29-22e193bb934a.png?v=1785474747"},{"product_id":"2024-patrick-sullivan-carousal-sangiovese","title":"2024 'Carousal' Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is a vibrant ruby, boasting an enticing nose that features aromatic notes of red cherry, maraschino and raspberry and subtle hints of dried Mediterranean herbs. It delivers bright, savoury sangiovese fruit balanced by lively acidity and classic dusty tannins with underlying red spice and ginger tones, leading to a deliciously satisfying finish. An immensely enjoyable wine, full of juicy character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Carousal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarousal (noun) \/ “kuh” + “ROW” + “zuhl” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1. A wild, drunken party or celebration: The act of celebrating or enjoying yourself, usually by drinking alcohol and speaking and laughing loudly with other people. Example: ‘The tavern was filled with the sounds of laughter and carousal late into the night.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarousal is all about fun times and coming together, featuring premium wines from beyond Patrick’s usual Gippsland base. 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Now a benchmark for Australian cool-climate winemaking, Crittenden Estate remains among the region’s top producers, with a sustainable, vineyard-first approach that yields wines of detail, clarity, and precision.\u003ca title=\"Buy Sparkling Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/sparkling\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crittenden Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46817545814265,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_dc95677e-1891-4168-afdc-9d01a9885763.png?v=1785998816"},{"product_id":"2023-momento-mori-true-love-waits","title":"2023 'True Love Waits'","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend is comprised of Nero d'Avola, Sangiovese, Lambrusco (not as you know it) and a splash of Syrah. All of these varieties were fermented and aged separately in stainless steel and Amphora. And although on paper it reads like a big red blend, it is very far from that. It is light, very delicate with an extremely pretty structure. It drinks like a premium Jura Pinot noir more than anything else. Translucent pale red in colour with energy and elegance to burn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of the fruit was grown in an ultra-rocky mix of Ironstone, Dolerite, Green Basalt \u0026amp; Jasper on the slopes of Mt Camel and was monitored very closely once we got close to picking. I had making this wine in this style in mind so the timing of picking was crucial. Perfectly balanced acid to flavour ripeness has equated to a very elegant and poised wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Momento Mori\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to cult winemakers there are only a few in Australia that have the same following as Momento Mori. With wines that are considered just as alive as the land they farm its not hard to see why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDane and Hannah begun Momento Mori with the ideology of creating wines that first and foremost respect the living and are wines that they like to drink and share. They farm two sites one on the steep hills of Strezelecki Ranges in Gippsland and another beneath the Black Snake Ranges in the Tonimbuk valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmed strictly with organic principles and a appreciation of the living and dynamic environment around them. 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In collaboration with exceptional growers from Mount Gambier and Henty, he sources the highest quality grapes for his Papa range. With the light touch in the winery, Xavier lets the wines speak of the land.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xavier Goodridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46864029778169,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_094eee68-6d03-4130-8d29-d897c3b1aa88.png?v=1785931053"},{"product_id":"2025-tidy-town-chill-red-lambrusco","title":"2025 Tidy Town 'Chill Red' Lambrusco","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is 100% Lambrusco Maestri from Chalmers, Merbein. Bright red fruit, cherries, red liquorice straps, and a herbal edge. Best drunk straight out of the fridge so that is swills straight down your throat like a cool breeze on a hot evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Tidy Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTidy Town is made by Alex Croker, whose winemaking philosophy is deeply rooted in his childhood memories of growing up in Kyneton, Victoria. Drawing inspiration from fond childhood memories of no mobile phones, just lots of fresh air and trips to the swimming hole. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat started as a side project became a main project, with Alex creating wines that prioritize feeling over technical precision, focusing on fun times and the best people rather than complicated winemaking processes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bit old school, Alex likes country music, swimming holes on warm days, line and length for five full days, building communities and making things better, and this authentic, community-minded approach translates into wines designed to give energy, make memories, and create happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Merbein, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Lambrusco\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/tidy-town\" title=\"Buy Tidy Town Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our Tidy Town Wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/tidy-town\/products\/6-pack-chillable-reds\" title=\"Buy Chillable Reds Curated Pack Online\"\u003eExplore our Chilled Reds Curated Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Tidy Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46864677667065,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/ProductImage_cd8dfe5b-6fdd-4985-9b7a-b13e869aef34.png?v=1725941151"},{"product_id":"nv-little-reddie-bootleg-red-grenache-mouvedre","title":"NV 'Bootleg Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicious blend made for your table! Light on its feet with crunchy cherry, fresh raspberry and plum interwoven with delicate sage and rosemary herbaciousness and bright acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombination of destemmed fruit and whole-bunch. Wild ferment in combination of cement and steel, short maturation in old oak and steel on lees. Parcels blended just before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Little Reddie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat Underwoods passion for wine was found through his passion for coffee. Whilst working in a bar in Castlemaine his colleague and friend Jarad Curwood from Chapter Wine allowed him to pick some grapes from a farm under his care. This led to the first wine produced under the Little Reddie label. A Shiraz fermented in his father’s backyard and aptly named after the drought hardy, introduced fish he was catching in local waters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Reddie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46864730751225,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_d26c40d8-4911-4b8c-937b-16b6605cbd4b.png?v=1785387995"},{"product_id":"2024-avani-amrit-saignee","title":"2024 'Amrit' Saignée","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Pinot Meunier light red best served chilled. Bright red fruit, refreshing and textural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Amrit range showcases distinguished vineyards in Main Ridge and Shoreham, featuring classically styled Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. What makes these wines exceptional is the marriage of premium Peninsula fruit with Avani's gentle winemaking philosophy: indigenous yeast ferments, no fining, no filtration, and minimal sulphur. This hands-off approach allows the natural quality and elegance of cool-climate Mornington Peninsula to shine through, resulting in wines with beautiful texture, balance, and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Avani\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAvani (meaning \"the earth\" in Sanskrit) is a boutique Mornington Peninsula winery crafting premium cool-climate wines through minimal intervention. Founded by Shashi and Devendra, whose three decades in Peninsula hospitality cultivated a deep appreciation for the region's terroir, Avani creates wines of character that authentically express their site and season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46907286257913,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_79983833-a647-4d5e-aba3-f954f9c75e26.jpg?v=1783092414"},{"product_id":"2024-cobaw-ridge-chardonnay","title":"2024 Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage marked a return to near 'normal' conditions at Cobaw Ridge- a warmer, drier growing season blessed with much-needed sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe result is a Chardonnay with that extra plushness and vibrancy, standing out as one of the most beautiful and expressive wines to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCrafted entirely from 100% estate-grown certified organic and biodynamic grapes, this Chardonnay was whole bunch pressed and fermented on near full solids. A slight addition of SO2 to the juice preceded an extended barrel fermentation, followed by full malolactic conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA wine that captures the enhanced generosity of the vintage while maintaining the elegance and finesse that defines Cobaw Ridge Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Cobaw Ridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCobaw Ridge winery was established in 1985 by Alan and Nelly Cooper. Vines were planted on granitic, sandy soil in the cool climate Macedon Ranges, on the cusp of the Great Dividing Range at some 610m. 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A refreshing style, super clean, it is dry but fruity with zesty grapefruit, blood orange, red pomelo and orange pith. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine Farm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWe love The Wine Farm. Neil and Anna Hawkins craft exceptional cool-climate wines in Victoria's Gippsland region, with a particular focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. This is an authentic soil-to-glass operation in every sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eTheir two small vineyards—just 3 and 5 hectares—are situated along the coveted red volcanic soil belt. Here, they farm biodynamically with as much attention paid to what's happening underground as to the winemaking above. Perhaps even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eSoil health is paramount at The Wine Farm. If good wine demands quality grapes, then good vines need healthy, vital, living soil. No one understands this better than Neil Hawkins, and his wines are living proof.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46966672687353,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_a543d0e4-2b71-4b1f-ab80-a38642f3e603.png?v=1785405112"},{"product_id":"2022-the-wine-farm-chardonnay","title":"2022 Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new release Chardonnay from The Wine Farm has arrived! A stunning example of Gippsland Chardonnay born from pristine, biodynamically farmed fruit and a whole lot of patience and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged in seasoned three-year-old oak barrels for 12 months, then rested in bottle for a further two years before release. Aromas of white peach and honeycomb immediately draw you in, following through on the palate where they merge with soft acidity and chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture and complexity from extended lees ageing is creamy and satisfying, while the fruit purity and concentration remain beautifully defined with a long, pleasing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine farm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWe love The Wine Farm. Neil and Anna Hawkins craft exceptional cool-climate wines in Victoria's Gippsland region, with a particular focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. This is an authentic soil-to-glass operation in every sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eTheir two small vineyards—just 3 and 5 hectares—are situated along the coveted red volcanic soil belt. Here, they farm biodynamically with as much attention paid to what's happening underground as to the winemaking above. Perhaps even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eSoil health is paramount at The Wine Farm. If good wine demands quality grapes, then good vines need healthy, vital, living soil. No one understands this better than Neil Hawkins, and his wines are living proof.\u003ca title=\"Buy Chardonnay Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46969942900985,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_03e6466e-ca28-49ba-a9b6-b6015ba19880.png?v=1785404463"},{"product_id":"2022-the-wine-farm-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eWine that makes you close your eyes when you sip! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe wine has a great mix of cherry and darker fruit on the nose but the underlying character of the Pinot noir is one of tension, minerals, acidity and fine tannins that bring length to the mid palate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine farm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWe love The Wine Farm. 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No one understands this better than Neil Hawkins, and his wines are living proof.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/pinot-noir\" title=\"Buy Pinot Noir Wine Online\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46978790621433,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_e3e7372d-045a-4792-a710-2100f8d6c0cb.png?v=1785404947"},{"product_id":"2025-punt-road-pinot-gris","title":"2025 Punt Road Pinot Gris","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine, nashi pear and red apple. Generous, aromatic and refreshingly bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 growing season was the warmest and driest the Yarra Valley has seen in years. After four consecutive wet seasons, full dams allowed the vines to thrive under careful irrigation. Low disease pressure and an early harvest produced fruit of exceptional quality and richness, resulting in wines with power, precision and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested from three blocks of D1V7 Pinot Gris on our Napoleone Vineyard, the fruit was picked slightly early to preserve natural acidity and vibrancy. Pressed hard to capture late-press texture, the wine was fermented partly in tank for freshness and partly in old oak puncheons for depth. Lees stirring built weight and complexity before an early bottling to retain its lively character — a generous, textural expression of our Coldstream vineyard.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Punt Road\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJarrod Johnson heads a dynamic, progressive young winemaking team at this James Halliday five star-rated winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003ePunt Road Wines stands on historic Yarra Valley land where Swiss immigrant Hubert De Castella first planted vines in 1860, creating wines that gained acclaim across Australia and Europe. This same Coldstream property later became home to the legendary St Hubert's vineyard before the Napoleone family acquired it in 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe Napoleone story began when Joseph migrated from Italy in 1926, eventually reuniting with his family to start as Yarra Valley orchardists in 1948. 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