Awards/Ratings

James Suckling 95; Vinous 94; Gary Walsh (Wine Front) 95; Australian Wine Companion 98; drinking window commonly cited ~2022–2033

Tasting Note

Yellow grapefruit, lemon zest and white peach with seared pear, flinty struck‑match and toasted almond; creamy mid‑palate, bright citrus acidity and a long mineral, slightly honeyed finish.

Food Pairing

Western: roast chicken, butter‑poached lobster, creamy pasta or risotto, seared scallops, grilled salmon. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, soy‑glazed pork belly, milder Thai curries.

Production Method

Hand‑picked fruit; crushed and destemmed; barrel‑fermented in French oak (≈30% new); lees stirring and matured ~11 months; bottled under screw cap.

Vineyard Info

Family‑owned Mount Mary (est. 1971 by John & Marli Middleton) in Yarra Valley. Sam Middleton (3rd gen) oversees winemaking; estate ~40 ha producing premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.