Eminence Vineyard, Whitlands, King Valley, Victoria. The Whitlands is termed “the river in the sky”. Lava flow from a volcanic eruption in nearby township tolmie flowed to create this epic parcel of dirt. Eroded lava flow which has created 8m of ferrosol, iron rich volcanic top soil. 830m elevation.

Production: 50% Pinot Meunier and 50% Chardonnay from the Eminence vineyard. Lightly crushed and de-stemmed and straight into the press for a long and slow press over 6 hours with a yield of roughly 65%. Wild fermented in stainless steel and then settled and transferred to old oak. Partial malolactic fermentation and aged for 8 months. 2 further rackings during this time, bottled with a small addition of sulphur unfined and unfiltered.

Tasting notes:Aromatics of gardenia-infused aspirin and a palate of french toast with yuzu butter. A particularly viscous little wine, highly recommended to pair with poached scallops or an artisanal jam donut. – Konpira Maru