Applejack Vineyard, in the upper Yarra Valley, was planted by respected viticulturist Ray Guerin and is managed by his son Mark. The higher altitude results in a cooler and extended growing season, ideally suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.... Read full article
Our Chardonnay profoundly reclaims body, flavour and palate-weight co-existing with structure, texture and restrained acidity. Complex fruit characters of white nectarine, saffron, Pink Lady apple, chamomile flower, cashews and Leatherwood honey work... Read full article
Pale straw with green hues. Out of the box complexity – burnt match, white flowers, lemongrass, white peach and curry leaf spice. Depth and volume. The palate is immediately plush, soft and inviting. The depth of fruit builds in power and intensity..... Read full article
Attractive white peach characters with melon and quince fruit, Subtle, cashew barrel ferment overtones and toasty integrated oak lead to a full flavoured soft, smooth, clean finish.... Read full article
95 Points – James Halliday - Juicy fruit flavours of grapefruit, white peach and lemon zest are tightly bound with crisp acidity and subtle cedary oak. Providing for an elegant yet complex Chardonnay with great length.
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The essence of great chardonnay. White peach, grapefruit and a hint of spicy oak. Beautifully balanced with a lovely lingering finish. Still very youthful but promises to reward good cellaring with additional power and complexity.... Read full article
The Isabella chardonnay trademark is its elegance and rounded middle palate texture. With time in bottle the fruit flavours develop into complex nuts and toast character with a succulent yet tight finish.... Read full article
Sourced from the Willowlake vineyard at Gladysdale in the Yarra Valley. This is one of the oldest vineyards in Gladysdale, planted in 1981. The vintage is regarded as one of the best of the last three decades.... Read full article
This wine is from the Shiraz block planted in 2003 with Viognier from the original 2001 plantings. There are two Shiraz clones in the block, Best’s Old Block sourced from the original plantings at Best’s Great Western in 1868 and clone 1654, a...... Read full article