We've taken the plunge - no more corks on our entire BackVintage range. The Chardonnay and Pinot noir parcels selected for this wine are from vineyards in Victoria’s rugged high country in the King Valley. The combination of high altitude and cool climate results in slow, even ripening of the grapes; ideal conditions for producing sparkling wines with fine flavours and high natural acidity.

The palate is light-bodied and lively, finishing with fresh acidity. Try it with seafood, salads or just by itself.

Wine in stock for release - tasting notes on their way

This wine is thoroughly in the rich gris style. It is best drunk while young and fresh, say before late 2022. Enjoy this with seafood, stir-fries and even mild cheese.

This wine is thoroughly in the rich gris style. It is best drunk while young and fresh, say before late 2022. Enjoy this with seafood, stir-fries and even mild cheese.

Medium body. Stylish and supple yet full-flavoured. Red fruit, black pepper and spices. Fine, soft tannins with a fresh touch of acidity. Good length.The wine is ideally suited to red meats, various barbecued dishes including vegetables and many pasta sauces.

This unexpected find is far removed from the more familiar red-fruited Merlot. It now speaks more of its region than the grape variety. The great appeal is its supple balance and graceful flow through the mouth.

This wine is very elegantly styled. Medium bodied. Ripe cassis flavours. Fine tannins with a gentle Cabernet cut. Ripe berries and blackcurrant leaf linger well.

This is a typically elegant Margaret River Cabernet. The grapes have been selected and the wine made for immediate drinkability, yet it will develop cedar and tobacco-like complexity past 2025. Try it with red meats, pasta or simply by itself.

James Halliday GOLD MEDAL wineHuon Hooke - Silver Ribbon;Huon Hooke - Top Value

James Halliday GOLD MEDAL wineHuon Hooke - Silver Ribbon;Huon Hooke - Top Value

Wine in stock for release - tasting notes on their way

This unexpected find is far removed from the more familiar red-fruited Merlot. It now speaks more of its region than the grape variety. The great appeal is its supple balance and graceful flow through the mouth.

Full-bodied. Rich, ripe red and dark plums. A touch of chocolate. Plenty of soft tannins.

A nicely mature West Australian Shiraz that’s fully ready for enjoyment with pasta and barbecued meals. Don’t squirrel it away. It will be at its best over the next year or two.

James Halliday GOLD MEDAL wineHuon Hooke - Silver Ribbon;Huon Hooke - Top Value

Wildstreak celebrates the maverick that is Peter Drayton. Elegant aromas of lemon-grass and fresh lime are supported by crisp, natural acidity with a long zesty finish. Great with oysters, prawns, scallops and grilled fish.

A nicely mature West Australian Shiraz that’s fully ready for enjoyment with pasta and barbecued meals. Don’t squirrel it away. It will be at its best over the next year or two.

James Halliday GOLD MEDAL wineHuon Hooke - Silver Ribbon;Huon Hooke - Top Value

This wine is thoroughly in the rich gris style. It is best drunk while young and fresh, say before late 2022. Enjoy this with seafood, stir-fries and even mild cheese.