We have finally planted the remaining acreage at Eastern Peake, with mostly Chardonnay going into the ground (Clones B76 & P58) & a little parcel of Pinot Noir (clones 115 & morillon). Very successful cover crops have all been recently turned back into the ground. An exciting journey ahead to get some more vines in the ground!

In 2021 a decision was made to produce an "Introductory level" chardonnay from both our own, leased & sourced fruit from vineyards used in the Latta range. This wine is produced from the following five exceptional chardonnay sites Eastern Peake, Griffins Road (1.9km from EP - leased), Two Mile Hill (8km from EP managed by us), Pirrepoint & Moonambel. All sites were kept individual, whole bunched pressed, fermented naturally in a range of casks 600L, 500L, 300L hogs heads & 228L (30% new) racked after 12 months élevage to tank, always full malo, no fining or filtering, bottled 6 months later from racking.

What a contrast this season has been compared to 2021, 2022, and 2023. The 2024 vintage was drier, warmer, and much more approachable. a welcomed change of pace. Despite the shift in conditions, our Western Victoria Chardonnay continues to draw from the same five exceptional vineyard sites as in previous years. Together, they create what we like to think of as our “fancy introductory-level” Chardonnay.

The sites include Eastern Peake, Griffins Road (1.9 km from EP, leased), Two Mile Hill (8 km from EP, managed by us), Tarrington, and Moonambel. Vine age ranges from 7 to over 40 years across these vineyards, each contributing its own character. Every parcel was kept separate throughout élevage to preserve its individuality. As always, the winemaking remains simple and honest: whole bunch pressed, naturally fermented in a variety of casks, 1500L, 600L, 500L, 300L hogsheads, and 228L barrels (30% new). 12 months élevage, always full malo, the wine was racked to tank for a further 6 months, no fining or filtering, domaine bottled, a small amount of sulphur post malo & pre bottling.

The 2024 release is already looking spot on, I love the balance of tension, fruit, and texture. It feels like a confident evolution of the delicious 2021–2023 trio. Even more exciting, we’ve bottled a few more large-format 1500ml magnums this year, perfect for drinking and sharing. On a personal note, it’s exciting to see our young Chardonnay vines at Eastern Peake coming into their own. Now well established in our soils, they’re set to thrive for decades to come, securing our fruit supply and future.

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