Fresh, bright and youthful - the nose is awash with attractive, fruit forward aromatics that cross the spectrum from rich pear to white peach. Fresh yet svelte, the palate sees that lifted green pear evolve onto a nashi pear, with golden delicious apple vibes. Bright, primary fruit sits front and centre, backed by lovely textural elements, notes of almond meal and herbaceous hints of tarragon. Throughout the palate there is a minerality that can only be described as groovy. The epic finish lingers like a classic 70’s guitar solo, a moreish encore in every sip.

Family owned Villa Maria Estate has been rated as New Zealands

Established in 1998, Shadowfax is a boutique winery located just 30 minutes from Melbourne in the heart of Werribee Park. Dedicated to creating high-quality and handcrafted wines, Shadowfax is renowned for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Shiraz, as well as a selection of highly limited, single-vineyard wines. The winery takes its name from J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, The Lord of the Rings, where Shadowfax was chief among horses. Contemporary in design and function, Shadowfax's unique architecture reflects an attempt to create a harmony between the winery and its natural surroundings. Designed by award-winning architects Wood Marsh, the winery's rusted sheet metal exterior and terracotta interior evoke the best of Australian wine heritage. At Shadowfax, the team is passionate about allowing each vineyard site to express its unique character, with the grapes grown reflecting the site and telling their own story. The vineyards are grown depending on their own requests, with the team always listening and tasting to ensure the vineyard's needs and wants are met. Shadowfax is not afraid of new ideas, experimentation, trials and tribulations, all while having fun doing so. The vineyard is allowed to do the talking, using the wine glass as its stage. Shadowfax is a winery that truly cares about the land and the wines it produces, resulting in some of the most exceptional wines in the region. Shadowfax Wines is a premium winery with vineyards located in some of the most unique and sought-after regions in Australia. The Little Hampton single vineyard site near Trentham sits at 730m above sea level, making it one of the coolest in the Macedon Ranges. The deep red volcanic loams over hard basalt outcrops give Little Hampton a unique balance between aromatics and power, producing exceptional fruit, particularly Pinot Noir, which forms the flagship Little Hampton Pinot Noir. Other vineyards include Straws Lane, planted in the 1980s to Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer near Hesket, Midhill, with slightly acidic and well-drained red volcanic soils and Werribee, which produces powerful and robust K Road Shiraz and unadulterated Minnow wines. The Pyrenees vineyard produces Shiraz with natural spicy aromas, a full palate and long fine tannins, thanks to the inland location at the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountain range. Shadowfax Wines' commitment to minimal intervention in the winery and precision farming results in wines that are vibrant, pure and drinkable. The Shadowfax Geelong Pinot Gris 2022 is a delightful wine that showcases a light white straw color with a green hue and brilliant clarity. The aroma is complex, with nectarine and lychee fruits complemented by nori and mineral flint. There is a focus and depth to the nose, with barrel-derived complexities and floral notes complementing the more primary fruit aromas. On the palate, nectarine and apricot immediately wash across, with papaya, ginger and fresh florals adding length and lusciousness. The palate is generous, but the healthy acidity maintains vitality and zest, with a touch of saltiness on the finish. This is a great example of maritime Pinot Gris. This wine pairs well with salmon and cream cheese bagel, nori roll and three cheese souffle. The viticulture of this wine involved a wet winter and cool spring in Geelong, setting up the growing season. Small crops fully ripened with a warm summer while retaining good acidity. The winemaking process involved firmly whole bunch pressing the hand-harvested fruit to release the full Pinot Gris flavor profile. Natural fermentation occurred in older French barrels, with the wine left to unwind and age slowly on its ferment lees to add generosity.

This Pinot Gris is a true regional expression, rich and textural with floral aromas of apricot and honeysuckle

A generous and well-rounded fruit driven Pinot Gris, laden with bright green apple and pear with a hint of honeysuckle and a long finish makes for a beautiful wine.The Stonehaven winery was built in 1998 by Hardy’s, with a focus to express what the Limestone Coast can offer as a region. Now in the hands of C.W. Wines, we have released Stonehaven back into the market, with a refreshed look and campaign, targeting the modern-day wine drinker. Stonehaven's brand ethos is all about 'depth and discovery' and this is a key message carried throughout the branding, marketing, and most importantly the wines.

Pale straw in colour with a golden hue. Delicious aromas of cinnamon baked apples, poached pear and hints of lychee. Delightfully fresh, the palate presents vibrant flavours of poached pear, quince, and honeydew melon. Fresh and very enjoyable with a texture that complements a wide array of cuisines. Enjoy with dishes such as fish and chips; sushi; pear, walnut and goats cheese salad; or spaghetti carbonara. As members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, we are committed to reducing our footprint on the environment. From our revegetation project, use of renewable energy, and wastewater re-purposing, we’re doing our bit for climate change. Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA) is Australia’s national certification program that regularly audits our vineyards and wineries to ensure that we are striving for best practice in sustainability. It also allows us to benchmark ourselves against other wineries and collaborate for continual improvement. We have worked with our network of growers to ensure that our own vineyards and 100% of our family growers are SWA certified. What this means for you: You can trust the SWA trustmark as a stamp of science-backed, third-party audited sustainability program. A mark that stands for a high level of sustainable practices, helping shape the wine industry for a sustainable future.

This little pig from Marlborough is intensely aromatic on the nose and tastes full and luscious on the palate. Think aromas of ripe stone fruits, ginger and juicy ripe pear with a touch of sweetness on the finish.

Pale straw coloured with a nose of sweet pear, apple and lifted spices such as lemon grass. A great mouth feel that is crisp and dry with minerality running through it. Seafood anyone?.

As per the wine's name, this is a beautifully aromatic Pinot Gris with bright floral notes and a lovely balance in flavour and texture. Pale bright gold in appearance with green hints, with elegant aromas of stonefruits, pears, spring flowers, and a touch of peppery spice. Round, velvety and fresh on the palate, with notes of pear and white flowers perfectly balanced with hints of peach and nectarine. Serve at 10-12°C with seafood, fish, sushi, or as a pre-dinner aperitif.

A relative newcomer on the Australian wine scene, Pinot Grigio offers a real alternative to the more traditional white varieties. Yalumba provide an exellent example here with a spicy, flavoursome, textured and a great food match styled wine.