The warm and dry conditions here produce Chianti with intense aromas of wild red berries

Andre Clouet Silver Brut Nature Champagne: 100% Pinot Noir with a large component of up reserve material from vintages dating back to 2010

A streak of fine acidity brightens the mid palate

2016 Lake Barrington 'Alexandra' Special Reserve Sparkling: Extended time in 100% new oak post primary ferment before going to bottle for the secondary ferment

The Caledon Pinots both scored and tasted well especially the Reserve

Airlie Bank Pinot Noir laurelbank The warm and dry conditionsBlack cherry, strawberry and rhubarb. Juicy and fruit forward with a subtle savouriness. The 2024 Airlie Bank Yarra Valley Pinot Noir is a vibrant and aromatic wine with fresh, bright fruit flavours and a natural savouriness courtesy of 30% whole bunches included during fermentation. Sourced from multiple blocks of Pinot Noir from our Napoleone Vineyard, the wine was crafted with minimal oak, letting the bright fruit and terroir shine.