Light on its feet with real depth of character. Wild strawberry and mixed cherries with hints of anise and cinnamon. The palate reflects the parentage of both sites: weight, texture and dark fruits from Highbow Hill layered with juicy red fruit, discrete acidity and fine-boned structure from Wombat Creek. From Handpicked Wines. Minimal intervention, nothing hidden. Pairs beautifully with Wild mushroom risotto, crispy pork belly or duck.
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Description
Handpicked Wines is one of Australia's most compelling multi-regional estate producers, built on a commitment to organic and sustainable viticulture across carefully chosen sites. In the Yarra Valley, they farm two distinct vineyards that together capture the full breadth of what this remarkable cool-climate region can do.
Wombat Creek Vineyard in Gladysdale sits at the highest elevation in the Yarra Valley, with mature vines planted on steep hills of red volcanic loam. It is cooler and wetter than the valley floor, producing wines of racy acidity and refined structure. Highbow Hill, located at Yarra Glen on the valley floor, grows on sandy loam over clay and gravel above Yarra Valley mudstone a richer site that delivers weight, texture and black fruit depth.
The Yarra Valley is internationally recognised as one of Australia's finest Pinot Noir regions, with cool, dry summers, limited maritime influence and long, flavour-building autumns. The Collection Pinot Noir is a direct expression of Handpicked's winemaking philosophy: minimal intervention, respect for site, and a focus on producing wines of genuine regional character. Hand plunging and pumping over during fermentation, followed by careful barrel selection, results in a wine of real complexity and elegance.
Tasting Notes
Year: 2023
Colour: Medium ruby with a clear, bright hue.
Nose: Wild strawberry and mixed cherries with hints of anise and cinnamon. A subtle lift of savoury spice from French Oak integration.
Palate: The palate reflects the parentage of both sites: weight, texture and dark fruits from Highbow Hill layered with juicy red fruit, discrete acidity and fine-boned structure from Wombat Creek. Well-balanced tannins and a clean, medium length finish.
I love its cripsness plus i dont get ab anti histamine reaction..been the High & Dry Tamberlaine Curvee for 5 years. Thank you for stocking it as its hard to ger in liqour shops. Dymphna
These glasses bring a lightweight, sophisticated touch to any dining experience. We received them as a gift and have been absolutely delighted—so much so that we wouldn’t choose anything else now. They’ve truly elevated our table setting.
We absolutely love this wine! After one run through the decanter, it becomes a beautifully smooth red. We also purchased the decanter from The Wine Traveller and couldn’t be happier. Quick dispatch and delivery. The organic reds taste incredibly fresh and clean—no chemical aftertaste at all and no hangover. We're hooked. Thanks, Greg!
I was at first hesitant about a sparkling wine in a screw cap bottle but was very pleasantly surprised by both the quality of the wine and the cap. The screw cap does a better job of keeping the bubbles fresh than any champagne stopper I have ever used.
This wine is our favourite drop for those everyday bubbles where you don't want to open an expensive French champagne like Verve or Taittinger (she who must be obeyed favourites).
It’s good enough to drink as a non alcoholic alternative to champagne and the little bottles are perfect - big enough to share or to drink the whole lot yourself!
I’ve had to give up my French champagne for health reasons and so I’ve tested many sparkling ‘wines’. I first sampled this at the famous Lakehouse Daylesford and have never looked back. It looks like champagne and is the closest thing you’ll get without the alcohol and the French touch. Give it a go!
It made me sad when my doctor said to give up alcohol. I love my bubbles. At a lunch at the Lakehouse I saw this non- alcoholic sparkling and gave it a go. Game changer. Looked the same and was very well received by my palate! The best part no adverse reactions and no hangover. So…..I had to buy some for those special celebrations when I didn’t want to feel left out. A little on the expensive side but worth it.
We are normally Shiraz drinkers, but I would describe this Grenache as a warmer-climate Pinot Noir with more body, making it incredibly approachable, food-friendly, and a fantastic alternative to heavier reds.
It is a highly aromatic, medium-bodied red wine with flavours reminiscent of red cherry, raspberry, and strawberry. Very nice indeed.
We were amazed how quickly you managed to package our order and get it Aus Post. Unfortunately, Aus Post are a business that do not care about quality and it took 2 weeks to get it to us. This is not out of the ordinary and I feel Aus Post are hurting businesses and this might impact on whether we decide to purchase from you guys again. However, you guys were great!
I tasted this wine at Marmelo restaurant in Melbourne. I loved it. I have been systematically tasting zero alcohol sparkling wines for some months and this was the best one I had ever tasted. I ordered 6 bottles, and everyone I share it with is VERY impressed.
My son bought this prosecco at the Sutherland Saturday markets, and we all agree it's the best prosecco we've had. I re-ordered directly through The Wine Traveller as they weren't there a couple of weeks ago, and delivery was super-fast plus 10% off my first order! Very happy, and will be purchasing again once we get through the latest box.