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750ml
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Ben Haines' Pinot is bright, aromatic and red fruited, underpinned with notes of baking spices and florals. Light to...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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Expressively complex with plenty of red-cherry, strawberry and pomegranate aromas, as well as oak spice and sappy...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Bright red. Vibrant, spice- and mineral-accented red currant, cherry and floral scents take on an exotic blood orange...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
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Translucent ruby-red. Intensely perfumed Chambord, cherry cola, incense and potpourri aromas show fine definition and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.94 $19.20
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Quiet at first, this wine needs plenty of swirling before it unfolds aromas of cherry, plum, crushed stone and whiffs...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $83.85
12 bottles: $82.17
A distinctive earthiness with a cool spice and a forest floor mushroom character on the nose. Bright red fruits,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $79.05
12 bottles: $77.47
A distinctive earthiness with a cool spice and a forest floor mushroom character on the nose. Bright red fruits,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.66
12 bottles: $16.33
An introduction to the world of Yering Station, this wine stands as an exemplary Victorian expression. Produced with...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $85.89
Powerful yet restrained, offering creamy notes of fresh wild strawberry, red licorice, toasted cumin and violet. The...
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Pinot Noir Australia Victoria Port Phillip Yarra Valley

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.

The Australian region of Victoria is the country's most historically significant wine region, with vine cultivation and wine production going on there since the mid 19th century. In those times, Victoria produced over half of all Australia's wines. However, today, despite having a huge number of wineries, Victoria has begun to focus on quality over quantity – many of the six hundred wineries based in this region produce wines made from lesser known grape varietals, often producing fascinating wines full of character, but made from vines with far lower yields and a considerably smaller audience. Today, most of the viticulture in Victoria takes place near the cool, coastal region around Melbourne. However, recent years have seen irrigation projects help wine makers grow vines in the more arid parts of the region, with a wide range of grapes now being grown.

This is yet another dynamic region, with new vineyards appearing every year. At only an hour's drive from Melbourne it is the second coolest region in the state, and quite rainy. The area is known for its rolling hills and vineyards featuring a variety of grapes including Australian Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir.