One of the best varieties in Orange. Cool climate, high elevation vineyards, a mix of barrel & tank fermentation, yeast lees aged 6 months. Modern Australian chardonnay. Citrus, stone fruit, and a hint of tropical richness. Fresh and lively with fruit purity. Some bread dough and savoury oak complexity in the background. Good flavour intensity with excellent persistence. Nice balance, not overtly oaky but enough to add complexity.

Rock Forest Vineyard is a cool climate vineyard on granite sand. The grapes are hand picked and fermented in steel vats with minimal intervention. The resulting wine is dry with a perfumed bouquet of melon and pear and a minerality that reflects the location. The flavour includes mild tannins and a hint of honey. A perfect accompaniment to cheese, salad or Asian food. Age characters will start to develop in 2-3 years.

Born-and-bred Hunter Valley specialist, Aaron Mercer spent years at Tamburlaine, and had stints at Tyrrell’s and Brokenwood, before setting up on his own. He’s also worked in California, France and Germany so brings a great deal of experience to his winemaking, with a a great small-batch range from premium Hunter Valley sites, Tumbarumba and Orange (as here), This Pinot Grigio is pure, yet textured. A little added weight through lees ageing and a little time in oak.A fine and focussed drop showcasing white flowers, creamy almond nougat and acid crunch. A welcome addition to Summer barbecues with friends.

Rock Forest Vineyard is at 800 m in the Central Tablelands near Bathurst. The soil is granite sand which produces a characteristic minerality to the wine. Cold nights produce and intense fruity Sauvignon Blanc which is dry and has a citrus and passionfruit aroma.This is our favourite wine, perfect for lunch or dinner, great with cheese or pasta.

Don’t miss this rare chance to secure a magnificent wine from a top producer that’s in seriously short supply. Made by an acclaimed winemaker at the top of their game, this is a slice of wine history you don’t want to miss. Add it to your collection while you can.

A wine that wowed our Tasting Panel when assessed, from boutique producer Mayfield Vineyard in Orange. Power and refinement, a superb wine.Opalescent green straw. Energetic nectarine and pineapple with alluring notes of struck match, flint and nougat. Rich, ripe and velvety, with an even mix of melon and fig, notes of white cheese and wood smoke, mouth-watering acidity, and balanced oak.

Our Orange Chardonnay show classic cool climate fruit characters of white flowers and peach, integrated with barrel ferment complexity. A crisp and elegant style with lovely nectarine-like acidity. A wine to be enjoyed now or will benefit short term cellaring.

The grapes used to craft this elegant white wine were harvested at night, fermented in stainless steel, and then stored in bottles to retain the freshness and zesty fruit flavours in the wine. See Saw Sauvignon Blanc features a pale straw colour with light green hues along the edges. The attractive bouquet reveals sweet fragrances of grapefruit, melon and citrus. These fragrances intermix with underlying grass and herbaceous nuances on the palate, to culminate in a crisp and captivating finale. This elegant Sauvignon Blanc tastes splendid with goat cheese, artichokes and fresh herbs.

Awarded the Trophy at the 2022 Orange Wine Show for the best Pinot G. Picked from two cool, high-elevation blocks (700 and 900m) that give the wine energy and freshness.Pale green gold. Dusty yellow flower with subtle hints of papaya and tropical melon. Rich and generous entry of pear and ripe apple over silken yet juicy acidity and mouthfeel. Long, full and approachable.