Viticulturalist-turned-winemaker focusing on his love for Rhône varieties, Ben has been winemaker at a couple of historic Aussie wineries. He works with Organic and Biodynamic vineyards around Victoria, making small production (200-400cs) unfined & unfiltered wines that are intended to express, in his words, 'the vineyard in a glass
Wine Spectator 94 "Exquisite, with terrific purity and generosity to the plush pureed plum, cherry and raspberry flavors at the core, but showing off details of
Tasting Notes "Wild red and blue fruits, high-toned fragrance and bag-loads of spice burst from the glass. These characters amplify on the palate. Energetic yet lightly
Tasting Notes "Wild red and blue fruits, high-toned fragrance and bag-loads of spice burst from the glass. These characters amplify on the palate. Energetic yet
Wine Enthusiast 92 Editor's Choice "Made in small quantities from winemaker Ben Haines, this blend is fermented with native yeasts and aged for 10 months on the
James Halliday 95 Australian Wine Companion "Similarly to how you often see Viognier blended into Syrah, Ben Haines has done the same with Marsanne, but with
James Halliday 97 Australian Wine Companion "A 60/40% blend from the estate Dabyminga Vineyard planted mid-90s, whole bunch-pressed, wild-fermented in French oak (15% new), matured for 10
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