Some wineries are headed by those who seem to have inherited their skills from generations of winemakers. Others get there from raw talent, ambition, and a hell of a lot of hard work. The team behind Yarra Valley’s Fetherston Vintners definitely sit in the latter camp, and their dedication to exploring and experimenting with lesser-known varietals is more than paying off.
Fetherston Vintners is run by Chris Lawrence, a former top chef with a serious commitment to flavour, and Camille Koll, who earned her stripes working for Domaine Chandon. Together, their hard-earned knowledge of grape varietals and flavour profiles combines to create something really rather special; a modern, dynamic Yarra Valley winery, unafraid to take risks and stick its neck out to get the results it deserves. If you haven’t yet discovered the fruits of Chris and Camille’s passion project, well… it’s high time you did something about it.
Crunchy red cranberry. pomegranate and black cherry flavours dance with earthy and sweet spices in this cool climate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir. Juicy yet restrained and fresh, this is a great textural expression of its cool growing climate and the result of 8 months maturation in a mixture of new (15%) and older French oak barriques. Vibrant character, medium-bodied, high acidity, and crunchy tannins make this wine worthy to open tonight with a rich dish or cellar for a few years to come!
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