NEW RELEASE: YARRA YERING
This coveted release features the legendary Dry Red No 1 2023 which received 99 points and was awarded the Halliday Wine Companion Cabernet Sauvignon / Red Blend of the Year!
For 2024 Yarra Yering bottled a special release of Pinot Noir called Waterloo which is a high toned , elegant drink now expression of Yarra Yering Pinot Noir which Sarah Crowe feels is immediately enjoyable & without the structure for long term cellaring & is priced accordingly . We also welcome a small parcel of Crecy Chardonnay which is a single block planted as a mixture of clones namely including the original Yarra Yering clone from 1969 along with clone 548 & clone 95 , it is similar to the Waterloo Pinot Noir as made for more immediate drinking.
Along with the elegant 2024 whites and light reds we welcome the 2023 Reds which are led by the icons Dry Red No 1 & Dry Red No 2 along with the exceptional single vineyard Underhill Shiraz & the high toned and aromatically enticing Agincourt Cabernet Malbec.
2024 Crécy Chardonnay $79 Offer: $69
'Crécy is a block of chardonnay at Yarra Yering planted to a variety of different clones. i.e. different clones to the original Yarra Yering Chardonnay block. This is released on September 1. Pop a few of this wine into your stash and you’d be doing well. It’s built to age well. It tastes of nectarine and brine, wax, honey-cream, subtle herbs and preserved lemon, but it’s the taut control of it, and the air of confidence, that really wins you over. This is excellent, but I wouldn’t touch it for a few more years.'
95 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
'Crécy is a block of chardonnay at Yarra Yering planted to a variety of different clones. i.e. different clones to the original Yarra Yering Chardonnay block. This is released on September 1. Pop a few of this wine into your stash and you’d be doing well. It’s built to age well. It tastes of nectarine and brine, wax, honey-cream, subtle herbs and preserved lemon, but it’s the taut control of it, and the air of confidence, that really wins you over. This is excellent, but I wouldn’t touch it for a few more years.'
95 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
2024 Waterloo Pinot Noir $79 Offer: $69
'This is excellent. These 2024 releases are some of winemaker Sarah Crowe’s best work yet, I’d argue. This Waterloo Pinot Noir is bright and murky at once, in the best of ways, with fresh red cherry, stewed strawberries, sweet and woodsy spice notes, and tips of both mint and smoked cedar. It tastes of Pinot Noir and of the Yarra Valley but it also tastes of itself. Thunderbirds are very much go here.'
94 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
'This is excellent. These 2024 releases are some of winemaker Sarah Crowe’s best work yet, I’d argue. This Waterloo Pinot Noir is bright and murky at once, in the best of ways, with fresh red cherry, stewed strawberries, sweet and woodsy spice notes, and tips of both mint and smoked cedar. It tastes of Pinot Noir and of the Yarra Valley but it also tastes of itself. Thunderbirds are very much go here.'
94 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
2024 Chardonnay $143 Offer: $128
'From the two original chardonnay blocks. Barrel fermented in barriques (25% new) and zero mlf. While the Crécy chardonnay is plusher and more open knit, this beautifully crafted wine is tighter and more mineral in style. Subtle scents of stone fruits and fresh sea spray together with a gentle nuttiness. Beautifully balanced and structured, finishing saline and very long. A superb wine that, while good now, is 2–3 years away, at least, from beginning to reach its zenith.' 97 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
2023 Underhill Shiraz$143 Offer: $128
'From a shiraz vineyard planted in ‘73 adjacent to Yarra Yering. 10% whole bunches and matured mainly in puncheons (15% new). Perfumed with aromas of cherry, cassis, a floral nuance and freshly ground black pepper. On the palate this medium-bodied and elegant wine is a little more compact and precise than the Dry Red No. 2. The tannins are superfine and persistent and, while this may not quite have the staying power of the previous two vintages, it will still age gracefully for a decade, if not two!'
97 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
2023 Dry Red NO 2$143 Offer: $128
'A blend of 99.5/.05% shiraz/viognier. Fermented with whole berries and matured in barriques (30% new). The cool vintage shows through in what's a lovely and elegant rendition of this Yarra Valley classic. Aromas of red and black fruits, spices and ironstone together with a gentle meatiness. Medium bodied and supple. An approachable and quite delicious Dry Red No. 2 that will provide copious amounts of enjoyment now and over the next 10–15 years.' 97 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
2023 Agincourt Cabernet Malbec$120 Offer: $108
'A blend of 70/30% '95-planted cabernet/'90-planted malbec. Matured in French barriques (15% new). A medium bright crimson purple. Complex aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, pencil shavings and potpourri spices. Good depth on the medium-bodied, finely tuned and gently crunchy palate. Lingers nicely and will give pleasure earlier than the '22.' 95 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
'From the two original chardonnay blocks. Barrel fermented in barriques (25% new) and zero mlf. While the Crécy chardonnay is plusher and more open knit, this beautifully crafted wine is tighter and more mineral in style. Subtle scents of stone fruits and fresh sea spray together with a gentle nuttiness. Beautifully balanced and structured, finishing saline and very long. A superb wine that, while good now, is 2–3 years away, at least, from beginning to reach its zenith.' 97 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
2023 Underhill Shiraz
'From a shiraz vineyard planted in ‘73 adjacent to Yarra Yering. 10% whole bunches and matured mainly in puncheons (15% new). Perfumed with aromas of cherry, cassis, a floral nuance and freshly ground black pepper. On the palate this medium-bodied and elegant wine is a little more compact and precise than the Dry Red No. 2. The tannins are superfine and persistent and, while this may not quite have the staying power of the previous two vintages, it will still age gracefully for a decade, if not two!'
97 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
2023 Dry Red NO 2
'A blend of 99.5/.05% shiraz/viognier. Fermented with whole berries and matured in barriques (30% new). The cool vintage shows through in what's a lovely and elegant rendition of this Yarra Valley classic. Aromas of red and black fruits, spices and ironstone together with a gentle meatiness. Medium bodied and supple. An approachable and quite delicious Dry Red No. 2 that will provide copious amounts of enjoyment now and over the next 10–15 years.' 97 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
2023 Agincourt Cabernet Malbec
'A blend of 70/30% '95-planted cabernet/'90-planted malbec. Matured in French barriques (15% new). A medium bright crimson purple. Complex aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, pencil shavings and potpourri spices. Good depth on the medium-bodied, finely tuned and gently crunchy palate. Lingers nicely and will give pleasure earlier than the '22.' 95 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
2023 Dry Red No 1 $169 Offer: $149
'2026 Cabernet & Blends of the Year. Score awarded by the Halliday tasting panel at the annual Awards judging. PR writes: A blend of 58/23/15/4% cabernet sauvignon/merlot/malbec/petit verdot, the cabernet coming from the original '69-planted vineyard. Matured in barrique (35% new). A deep, bright purple. Classic cool-climate cabernet aromas of black cherry, blackcurrants, cedar, licorice and subtle iodine. The palate is simultaneously concentrated, structured and refined, finishing with an ironstone minerality. Approachable now with food, but anyone who buys some will want to make sure they still have a bottle, or three, 10 to 15 years from now.' 99 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
'2026 Cabernet & Blends of the Year. Score awarded by the Halliday tasting panel at the annual Awards judging. PR writes: A blend of 58/23/15/4% cabernet sauvignon/merlot/malbec/petit verdot, the cabernet coming from the original '69-planted vineyard. Matured in barrique (35% new). A deep, bright purple. Classic cool-climate cabernet aromas of black cherry, blackcurrants, cedar, licorice and subtle iodine. The palate is simultaneously concentrated, structured and refined, finishing with an ironstone minerality. Approachable now with food, but anyone who buys some will want to make sure they still have a bottle, or three, 10 to 15 years from now.' 99 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
Mont Redon 100 Point Magic
Currently in something of a purple, or gold, patch, Château Mont-Redon is firmly on an upward trajectory. Under the guidance of Pierre Fabre and his team, the estate is producing some of the most compelling wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, particularly from its holdings in the cooler, northwestern sector.
Currently in something of a purple, or gold, patch, Château Mont-Redon is firmly on an upward trajectory. Under the guidance of Pierre Fabre and his team, the estate is producing some of the most compelling wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, particularly from its holdings in the cooler, northwestern sector.
Here, vineyards rooted in galets roulés, limestone and sandy soils yield wines that balance depth with clarity. The range spans classic red and white cuvées alongside the single-site Le Plateau wines, drawn from the estate’s highest, stone-laden plateau.
The classic red is led by grenache with support from syrah and mourvèdre, while Le Plateau Rouge—an even split of grenache and syrah—leans into a more structured, powerful frame. There is a subtle modern polish in youth, yet the wines retain their Southern Rhône identity and are built to age.
The whites are equally assured. The classic cuvée is raised in stainless steel, emphasising freshness and line, while Le Plateau Blanc—grenache blanc and clairette—is matured entirely in new oak. The 2024 release is a standout: layered, composed, and with a quiet authority that recalls fine white Burgundy.
‘I love seeing Pierre Fabre bring Mont-Redon back to its prior glory. I think this estate is unquestionably producing some of the top wines of the appellation today, and that should be no surprise given the incredible terroir of this estate.’
Jeb Dunnuck, November 2025.
Jeb Dunnuck, November 2025.
2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Plateau Blanc $306 Offer: $277
'Coming from 100% galets roulés soils, the 2024 Châteauneuf Du Pape Le Plateau Blanc is based on 70% Grenache Blanc and 30% Clairette, vinified and aged entirely in new French oak barrels. It brings another level of depth, richness, and complexity, with orange blossom, mint, toasted spices, and caramelized peach all shining here. Medium to full-bodied, it has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a stunning finish. This unquestionably stands as one of the wow wines of the vintage, offering a rare mix of purity, precision, and richness, and can be kept for 20-25 years if you're so inclined. Hats off to Pierre Fabre and the whole team at Mont-Redon.' 100 points - Jeb Dunnuck
The 2024 Le Plateau Blanc is one of the “wow” wines of the vintage and comes across like a Grand Cru white Burgundy. Don’t miss these wines. Jeb Dunnuck
The 2024 Le Plateau Blanc is one of the “wow” wines of the vintage and comes across like a Grand Cru white Burgundy. Don’t miss these wines. Jeb Dunnuck
2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Plateau Rouge $476 Offer: $429
'This could be the wine of the vintage in the Southern Rhone! Giant concentration and equally giant fine tannins fill out the widescreen palate in breathtaking detail. This extraordinary Chateauneuf beautifully expresses the special personality of the appellation. The blackest berries are married to a spectacularly wide spectrum of spice and dried herb aromas. The enormously structured and imposing finish doesn't want to stop.' 99 points - James Suckling
2024 Réserve Cotes du Rhone Blanc $33 Offer: $28
55.5 % Viognier, 16 % Roussanne, 15 % Marsanne, 10 % Grenache Blanc, 3.5 % Clairette, whole-bunch pressed, then cool-fermented in stainless steel, without malolactic conversion. Bright, textural and delicious.
55.5 % Viognier, 16 % Roussanne, 15 % Marsanne, 10 % Grenache Blanc, 3.5 % Clairette, whole-bunch pressed, then cool-fermented in stainless steel, without malolactic conversion. Bright, textural and delicious.
2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc $112 Offer: $103
'Tightly wound with a firm core, this is still hazy with suspended lees, making it hard to assess accurately. Plenty of peaches and almonds as well as orange blossoms. A cuvee from three soil types: galets (round stones), sand and limestone.' 94-95 points - James Suckling
'Tightly wound with a firm core, this is still hazy with suspended lees, making it hard to assess accurately. Plenty of peaches and almonds as well as orange blossoms. A cuvee from three soil types: galets (round stones), sand and limestone.' 94-95 points - James Suckling
2022 Réserve Côtes du Rhône Rouge $32 Offer: $28
'Reserve checks in as 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah that's mostly from the limestone soils in Lirac. Blackberries, ripe cherries, peppery herbs, and floral notes all show, and it's medium-bodied, has a balanced, elegant mouthfeel, fine tannins, and a great finish. Readers looking for an impeccably made, high-quality Côtes Du Rhône to drink over the coming 5-6 years or more should grab some.' Jeb Dunnuck
'Reserve checks in as 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah that's mostly from the limestone soils in Lirac. Blackberries, ripe cherries, peppery herbs, and floral notes all show, and it's medium-bodied, has a balanced, elegant mouthfeel, fine tannins, and a great finish. Readers looking for an impeccably made, high-quality Côtes Du Rhône to drink over the coming 5-6 years or more should grab some.' Jeb Dunnuck
2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape $158 Offer: $143
'Enchanting and complex nose of red fruit, tobacco leaf, licorice and delicate spices. Super-sensual palate that’s rich and refined, with so many nuances that you could spend hours studying it. Stunning interplay of ripe fruit with raw-meat and smoked-bacon character. Very long, silky finish that makes it hard not to take another gulp.' 95 points - James Suckling
'Enchanting and complex nose of red fruit, tobacco leaf, licorice and delicate spices. Super-sensual palate that’s rich and refined, with so many nuances that you could spend hours studying it. Stunning interplay of ripe fruit with raw-meat and smoked-bacon character. Very long, silky finish that makes it hard not to take another gulp.' 95 points - James Suckling
2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape $158 Offer: $143
Deep glistening magenta. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, potpourri and smoky minerals accented by an exotic Moroccan spice quality. Shows impressive depth as well as energy on the palate, offering sappy black raspberry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors; an undercurrent of juicy acidity adds lift and back-end cut. Finishes sweet, gently tannic and very long, leaving behind mineral, garrigue and cherry liqueur notes.' 95 points - Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Deep glistening magenta. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, potpourri and smoky minerals accented by an exotic Moroccan spice quality. Shows impressive depth as well as energy on the palate, offering sappy black raspberry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors; an undercurrent of juicy acidity adds lift and back-end cut. Finishes sweet, gently tannic and very long, leaving behind mineral, garrigue and cherry liqueur notes.' 95 points - Josh Raynolds, Vinous
