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The wine is produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Shiraz grown entirely within the estate’s low-yielding vineyard. Every grape is harvested by hand, preserving fruit quality and allowing careful selection before fermentation. The fruit undergoes open fermentation, a traditional approach intended to create softer and more subtle tannins. Following fermentation, the wine is transferred to large-format casks and allowed to settle for approximately six months. It is subsequently matured for around one year in small French oak barriques comprising new, one-year-old and two-year-old barrels. This carefully measured maturation provides structure and savoury complexity while keeping the estate-grown fruit at the centre of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage developed during warm and dry El Niño conditions that brought favourable weather throughout the spring growing period and harvest. 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The wine is produced from low-yielding fruit grown within the Lake’s Folly estate vineyard at Pokolbin. Rainfall between April and June 2024 replenished the vineyard’s soil moisture and established a favourable foundation for the 2025 growing season. The resulting crop returned to near-normal yields, providing a greater volume of high-quality Chardonnay than in several recent vintages. At release, the 2025 shows a finer and leaner profile than some preceding expressions, while retaining the finesse, texture and longevity associated with the estate. The fruit is barrel fermented in French oak barriques, of which approximately 30–50% are new. It then remains on its yeast lees for eight months, developing greater texture and integration. No secondary malolactic fermentation is undertaken, helping preserve the wine’s natural acidity and fresh fruit definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet opens with pear and white peach, accompanied by subtle, well-integrated French oak. 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The vineyards rest on schist soils facing the sea, where constant marine breezes moderate the heat and preserve acidity, giving the wine its distinctive saline lift. A classic blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle forms the backbone, crafted in the estate’s traditional Cœur de Grain style that emphasises purity, finesse and aromatic precision. Gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation maintain clarity of fruit while careful élevage on fine lees provides subtle texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 vintage shows a luminous pale rose-gold colour and a refined aromatic profile, immediately elegant yet quietly complex. In the glass, ripe orchard fruit and citrus tones are layered with floral and maritime nuances that speak directly to the vineyard’s seaside position. Compared with many Provençal rosés, Clos Mireille offers greater structure and depth while remaining graceful and refreshing. 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The wine reflects Torbreck’s long-standing focus on preserving and celebrating the Barossa’s old-vine resources, particularly the classic regional varieties of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro. Les Amis translates from French as “The Friends,” a fitting name for a wine built around grower relationships, exceptional vineyard work and the character of a distinctive site. Grenache has been grown in the Barossa for more than 150 years, and Torbreck presents Les Amis as a wine of purity, intensity and finesse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 vintage was shaped by above-average winter and spring rainfall, followed by a cooler summer and a later harvest, with many vineyards not picked until April. Those cooler conditions helped retain brightness, natural acidity and detail, while low yields contributed concentration and depth. The fruit was hand-harvested, gently destemmed and fermented in small open-top vessels before basket pressing. 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Chief Winemaker Andrew Quin selected five vineyard blocks of varying aspects to create this expression of the renowned South Australian region. The vineyards are positioned at approximately 420 to 450 metres above sea level, where elevation helps preserve freshness and aromatic intensity. Shallow grey sandy-loam soils overlying granite naturally reduce vine vigour, contributing to pristine acidity, vibrant flavour and concentrated perfume. Slightly above-average winter and spring rainfall, followed by mild conditions through spring and early summer, encouraged delayed development and balanced vine canopies. Two rainfall events occurred during March, while warm early conditions gave way to a mild conclusion to the growing season, resulting in a late and elongated vintage characterised by elegance and vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Riesling grapes were harvested between 4 March and 21 March 2026. 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The wine is produced from Bass Phillip’s original Estate vineyard near Leongatha, a densely planted site established in 1979. The Estate, Premium and Reserve Pinot Noirs are drawn from designated rows and subplots within this historic vineyard, with each tier vinified separately according to the character and quality of its fruit. The vineyard’s silty loam and clay soils lie over volcanic bedrock and are cultivated without irrigation, reflecting the naturally cool and comparatively moist conditions of southern Gippsland. Its proximity to the Bass Strait moderates seasonal temperatures, helping the grapes retain natural acidity while developing aromatic and flavour intensity. Since 2020, Bass Phillip has been led by Burgundian winemaker Jean-Marie Fourrier, who has sought to preserve the estate’s identity while gradually refining its viticulture and winemaking. 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Bass Phillip’s Estate, Premium and Reserve Pinot Noirs originate from the same 3.5-hectare vineyard, with dedicated rows and sub-plots consistently selected for each individual cuvée. The vineyard has been farmed organically since 1993 and biodynamically since 2002, with low yields, no irrigation and a strong emphasis on achieving natural balance. Dense planting and severe crop restriction are central to the estate’s pursuit of perfume, texture, complexity and mineral definition. In the cellar, Bass Phillip favours natural yeast, minimal handling, gentle extraction and bottling without fining or filtration. The Fourrier-led evolution of the estate moved its approach toward complete destemming, gentle pre-maceration, meticulous fruit selection and restrained use of new oak, preserving purity rather than overt barrel character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Premium Pinot Noir combines dark cherry and woody herbs with Szechuan pepper, liquorice, earthy tones, meaty nuances and cola-like complexity. Its palate is firmly structured, with chewy tannins and vibrant acidity carrying the wine towards a powerful and sustained finish. Though concentrated and serious, it remains balanced and energetic, with the architecture to reward patient cellaring. Bass Phillip’s own guidance notes that the Premium Pinot Noir can improve over ten to fifteen years, making this an excellent candidate for a carefully managed cellar. 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Bass Phillip was established in 1979 and has long specialised in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with its original vineyard replanted primarily to these two Burgundian varieties during the mid-1980s. The estate’s vineyards have been managed organically since 1993 and biodynamically since 2002, reflecting a philosophy centred on natural balance and minimal intervention. No irrigation is employed, while low cropping and dense vineyard planting are used to build flavour intensity, texture and mineral expression. South Gippsland’s deep, mineral-rich soils, natural humidity, reliable rainfall and cooling maritime influence contribute freshness and length to the finished wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the winery, Bass Phillip favours natural yeast, limited pumping, minimal racking and restrained additions, allowing the vineyard character to remain at the centre of the wine. 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Bass Phillip’s original vineyard was planted in 1979 and was replanted entirely to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay by the mid-1980s. The estate employs organically accepted vineyard treatments and biodynamic preparations while avoiding artificial fertilisers and conventional pesticides. Most of its vineyards are planted at approximately 9,000 vines per hectare and cropped at only 1.0 to 1.3 tonnes per acre, an approach intended to encourage complexity, texture and mineral expression. Bass Phillip does not irrigate its vineyards, relying instead on South Gippsland’s naturally moist climate and deep, mineral-rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the winery, the emphasis is placed on natural acidity, flavour intensity and the expression of the vineyard rather than extensive technical manipulation. Fining agents, acid additions, tannin additions and toasted oak are not used, while the estate’s white wines are generally matured in oak for approximately twelve to fifteen months. The 2024 Premium Chardonnay is highly fragrant, revealing lemon, peach, nectarine and nougat alongside distinctive mineral and savoury nuances. A focused core of acidity brings drive and length to the palate while preserving a supple, lithe texture through the middle. Flint, blanched almond, citrus and oatmeal contribute further complexity, giving the wine a distinctly Burgundian character. Powerful yet controlled, the wine possesses the structure, energy and persistence required for extended bottle development. Although already expressive, it is clearly built for patient cellaring and should gain greater breadth and complexity over time. 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La Platière lies within the alluvial cone below the Lavaux valley, where silt and limestone material accumulated over centuries to form a clay-rich, calcareous subsoil. Domaine Michel Gros associates this terroir with wines that combine suppleness and depth while retaining the structure expected of Gevrey-Chambertin. The vineyard’s vines are reported to average approximately 45 years of age, contributing concentration and definition to the finished wine. Production is limited, with an average vineyard yield of approximately 40 hectolitres per hectare. The wine is produced entirely from Pinot Noir and carries the AOC Gevrey-Chambertin designation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary fermentation takes place in epoxy-lined concrete tanks before the wine is transferred to French oak barrels for maturation. 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The majority of the fruit comes from Shaw + Smith’s Lenswood and Piccadilly vineyards, where the vines grow on loam soils over clay and quartz. These higher-altitude sites experience cool and relatively wet conditions that are particularly well suited to producing Pinot Noir with fragrance, natural acidity and fine structure. The 2025 season was defined by a long and even growing period that encouraged healthy bunch development and consistent ripening. Although conditions were warmer and drier than those experienced in several preceding vintages, cool overnight temperatures helped the grapes retain freshness and high natural acidity. The fruit was harvested by hand between 10 February and 1 March 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the winery, the bunches were carefully sorted to remove any fruit that did not meet the required quality standards. 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The wine is made by Guillaume Michaut at his small estate in the village of Beines, in the heart of the Chablis region. The domaine takes its name from the coordinates of Beines - 47 degrees north and 3 degrees east - reflecting Michaut’s preference for placing vineyard origin ahead of the winemaker’s identity. Established independently in 2018, Domaine 47°N 3°E follows a low-intervention approach shaped by organic and biodynamic viticulture. Michaut’s Petit Chablis holdings extend across approximately four hectares, with relatively young vines planted between 2010 and 2020. The vineyards occupy a mosaic of clay-limestone soils and white marl, contributing the mineral definition associated with the cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested at optimum maturity and sorted immediately before pressing. Vinification takes place in an underground cellar, where natural temperature regulation helps maintain controlled and gentle fermentation conditions. 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