So it appears twelve months is a long time when I try to quickly jot down what we have been up to. Many of you are aware of the impact phylloxera is having on all Yarra Valley vineyards and associated businesses. While we believe that the handful of our own vineyards are free of this insect, we are in the process of planting new blocks onto resistant rootstocks and we …

It’s fair to say cabernet, the greatest of wines grown and made in the Yarra since the late 1880s, is enduring the longest of winters. In recent times, there has been much misunderstanding and misrepresentation of the classic old Claret styles of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The high octane, jammy, oak-monstered examples still exist and are bound to leave many wondering what all the fuss is about.

Graceburn Bistro successfully kicked-off on March 23rd. Mac created ‘Graceburn’ his urban cellar door come wine bar in the town of Healesville with a view of sharing both some of his own wines, as well as a selection from many of the producers he respects from around the Yarra Valley and the world. Graceburn is WineRoom and Cellar Door is open for tastings from Thursday-Monday from 11am. From 6pm on both Friday …

Despite a cool start and late bud burst the weather gods have given us a warm and wet season. This has provided favourable growing conditions to give our established vineyards big, healthy canopies and help our newly planted vines find their feet. The most exciting time of the year has rolled around again. HARVEST! Many miles have been walked tasting fruit in the vineyards, marking out their points of difference …

Austin Black has finally made a run for it. Heading back to Central Otago for a great winemaking gig is a sad day for me personally. The great news is we welcome Thomas New who has moved up from Tasmania. Big changes but exciting changes all around. I’m obviously sad to see a mate go. But for Austin, the timing is right and the opportunity to take the reins at Terra …

Vermouth is the new black…..our first attempt was so damn delicious we drank it all. Our next release will be ready around March 2018. EB37 ‘Tasty Locals’ Vermouth. Made from Local botanicals (mainly native), a touch of grape must and with a degree of imagination. Drink on ice. PRE-ORDER NOW.…it will go like hot cakes. Please note your name, delivery address, mobile number and the number of bottles you’d like to reserve.

As the first of our 2017 wines start to walk out the door we are excited to be sharing what will become recognised as one of our “great’ vintages. Freshness, fruit weight and high expression all contribute to the balance and moreish quality of these wines. When we started to assemble these wines from their dormant winter months in large wood, we were already seduced by the pleasure and purity …