MacForbes

Five Star Winery - James Halliday

"Mac Forbes cut his vinous teeth at Mount Mary, where he was winemaker for several years before heading overseas in 2002. He spent two years in London working for Southcorp in a marketing liaison role, before heading to Portugal and Austria to gain further winemaking experience. He returned to the Yarra Valley prior to the 2005 vintage, purchasing grapes for the 2-tier portfolio: first, the Victorian range (employing unusual varieties or unusual winemaking techniques) and, second, the Yarra Valley range of multiple terroir-based offerings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir." - James Halliday

"Since Mac Forbes' first vintage in 2005, we have explored and focused our direction. Today, the focus is mainly on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernets from the Yarra Valley as well as German inspired Rieslings from the Strathbogie Ranges." - Mac Forbes

  • [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Hugh Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Hugh Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    ARTISAN WINEMAKER MAC FORBES NAMES THIS HIS FLAGSHIP WINE

      TO HONOUR HIS FATHER HUGH. THIS IS MADE FROM BORDEAUX VARIETIES IN A MEDIUM-BODIED EXPRESSION. "This Bordeaux blend is from Yarra Glen on a similarly aged block to that of our Gruyere site. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and is complimented...

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    $75.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes RS3 Riesling 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes RS3 Riesling 2019

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

    A DRY, STRUCTURAL RIESLING THAT IT IS INCREDIBLY AROMATIC

      "Unusually for an RS this was a blend of first and second pick. First pick went straight to concrete (see next wine) which is so vivid and riveting, blended with some second pick fermented in large oak bring in a fine supple texture that veers...

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    $36.50
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes RS13 Riesling 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes RS13 Riesling 2016

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    Over the past 12 years, we have always been overwhelmed by the presence of our Caveat vineyard in the Strathbogie Ranges. A supposedly sealed road that wanders north from Yea climbing to the elevated granite soils that sit 600m above sea level. Generally...

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    $37.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    The Yarra Valley label is the entry into our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. ‘Yarra Valley’ is a blend of all declassified barrels from each of our single vineyard sites. They represent a snap shot from across the valley and our vineyards. Generally,...

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    $30.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Westwood Pinot Noir 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Westwood Pinot Noir 2016

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    "Mac Forbes philosophy towards pinot is to look after the detail, keep it simple and respect the fruit. The onus is on fruit quality and balance and not on winemaking solutions or corrections. For us winemaking is an extension of the vineyard where we...

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    $20.00
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  • Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Chardonnay 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Chardonnay 2010

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    Nick Stock 96 Points!"The top of the chardonnay offering from Mac Forbes has an uncompromising purity and precision about it - the sort of stuff that makes for truly engaging drinking. The nose sits in the citrus spectrum, with lemon pith, grapefruit...

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    $43.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Hugh Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Hugh Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    The Bordeaux blend is still arguably the most successful of all grapes or blends from the Yarra Valley. At relatively low alcohols the wines are elegant, perfumed and ripe. While approachable as a young wine – the 2014 Hugh will age gracefully for twenty...

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    $70.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Hugh Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Hugh Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    Wine Front 96 points!“All of the Bordeaux grape varieties here – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec. I know Campbell tried this, and I volunteered to review it. Yarra Valley Cabernet is under sung. Loved it from the first...

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    $69.00
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  • Mac Forbes Hugh Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Hugh Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    "The Bordeaux blend is still arguably the most successful of all grapes or blends from the Yarra Valley. At relatively low alcohols the wines are elegant, perfumed and ripe. While approachable as a young wine " the 2011 Hugh will age gracefully for...

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    $52.00
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  • Mac Forbes Hugh Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Mac Forbes Hugh Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    "Magnificent colour from the off; deep, dark, opaque plum. Violets, cherry, berry and classic varietal aromas make the palate salivate in anticipation. Smooth, rich, and plusher than your average Yarra Valley Cabernet with black forest fruit, liquorice...

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    $52.00
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