About this case
Adrian & Rebecca’s Family Reserve wines are hand-crafted with minimal intervention to capture the true regional characters of the Yarra Valley. Put simply, they're classy and magnificent!
Every vintage release of the Family Reserve Chardonnay and Pinot Noir has rated at 91% or above, and as high as 96%. The sheer consistency of quality is next level.
The Santolin Family Reserve Chardonnay was hand picked from low yielding vines, naturally fermented in French oak and matured for 10 months on lees. This elegant wine is seductively complex with fresh zingy citrus flavours and a hint of hazelnut. The gorgeous acidity gives an impressively long finish.
The Santolin Family Reserve Pinot Noir was gently crushed, wild fermented (with a few whole bunches for extra ‘oomph’) and plunged twice a day to bring out the rich colour and tannins. After fermentation, the wine was left for 10 months in French oak. This delicate red is medium-bodied and textual. Think dark cherry and wild strawberries with hints of sweet spice and forest floor. It's bright, it's light and it's vibrant. Perfect!