Vintage
2018
ABV
13.8%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Planted on steep slopes at higher elevation than any other vineyard in the Yarra Valley, Wombat Creek Vineyard boasts a long, cool growing season that is perfect for Pinot Noir wines with a beguiling mix of power and purity.
This wine has excellent palate weight, layers of red fruits and velvety tannin unfolding over a long finish.
Accolades
Gold Medal in Perth Royal
Gold Medal in Royal Hobart
Gold Medal in Royal Queensland
Best Pinot Noir Perth Royal
Winemaker's Bio
Peter Dillon undertook training at University of Adelaide, gaining Honours in Oenology. After graduating, Peter gained experience working vintage across several Australian wine regions: McLaren Vale, Hunter Valley, Orange, Mudgee and Tumbarumba.
In 2014 Pete joined Handpicked as Winemaker, then became Chief Winemaker in 2017. He has been based in Mornington Peninsula, Capella Vineyard leading the Winemaking team including Winemaker Jonathon Mattick and Assistant Winemaker Rohan Smith.
Pete’s not only passionate about producing favourite varietals Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, of which many are multi-award winning wines, but he’s also been working on the organic conversion process of our Tasmania & Victoria vineyards and focusing on sustainability across the vineyard, winery and beyond.
