Fan favourite, our Prêt-à-Rouge has always intended to communicate something of the intrinsic nature of Beechworth’s recognised red wine structure, in an accessible, earlier drinking frame. We’ve always worked hard to over deliver on succulence and approachability whilst still boasting classic Beechworth structure and savoury length in this wine.

This is a blend of 70:30 Beechworth Shiraz and Pinot Noir from vineyards under uncertified organic management. 2021 should go down as one of the better Beechworth vintages, so this wine absolutely delivers layers of red-fruited enjoyment, savoury complexity and satisfying structure to length. For the first time, there’s about 10% new oak, which simply underpins that evident structure. Think dense black cherry, blood plum, a crinkle of bay leaf herbage and dark sweet florals.

RECENT REVIEWS

“This is a meaty, spicy, grown-up release. It’s a blend of shiraz and pinot noir from various parts of the Beechworth region, both up the hill and down. It offers sweet, toasty spice notes, a rub of smoked meat, black cherry flavours and peppercorn. It flirts with reduction without really needing to go there. The word savouriness doesn’t just hover; it lands. Think herbs, think a clear line of acidity, think fine fingers of tannin. In a nutshell it’s seamless, complex and elegant.” Awarded 92 points by Campbell Mattinson, for The Wine Front.

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