Wantirna Estate

5 Star Winery - Halliday Wine Companion

"Established in 1963 and with an annual production of fewer than 1000 cases in total, Wantirna Estate ranks among the elite of the Yarra Valley. Handcrafted terrior-driven wines are a reflection of meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of viticulture and winemaking, and a vineyard site that is naturally low-yielding. "You don't need too many fingers to count the number of 'cult' wineries of the 1970s and early 1980s that are still in the hands of their original owners. Fewer still are actually performing better today than ever before," as Jeremy Oliver puts it, "Wantirna Estate is one such winery and its modern success is a culmination of experience, the introduction of fresh ideas and a proven ability to learn."" - Cellarhand

"All our wines have gradually been renamed to include the names of the four grand daughters. Added to that has been an illustration by the well-known cartoonist and artist, Michael Leunig depicting something about each of the girls’ personalities." - Wantirna

  • [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot 2022

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot 2022

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    ELEGANT WITH CHARMING FRUIT DEPTH, HARMONIOUSLY COMPLEMENTED BY RIPE TANNINS.

        "Showing lovely intense cabernet franc character along with the softness of the merlot. Subtle with lovely fruit weight balanced with ripe tannins really give the backbone to these wines. The wine is aged for 11 months in one new French...

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    $185.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2022

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2022

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    96 POINTS - WINE FRONT!
    PLUSH FRUIT AND EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY IN THIS FANTASTIC CABERNET

      "Blackcurrant and red fruits, tobacco and pencils, quite some violet and rosehip perfume, some camphor, roast red capsicum and dried herb. It’s medium-bodied, firm and finely etched, very ‘minerally’, the acidity is crisp and...

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    $105.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot 2020

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot 2020

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    THIS HIGHLY REGARDED CABERNET FRANC BLEND IS YET AGAIN A STUNNER

      "A special release wine of which only one barrel is made each year – making approximately 288 bottles per year. A blend of around 50% of each variety, the wine is aged in a new barrique from the Burgundian cooperage of Dargaud and...

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    $165.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2020

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2020

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    JAMES HALLIDAY 95 POINTS!

      "Red fruits, rhubarb, mint, cedar, a smoky paprika top note. Medium-bodied, dry, a little earthy and smoky, dusty tannin, savoury but also some lipstick perfume, sour cherry, and poached red berries, orange peel and herb, and a brisk...

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    $95.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot 2019

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    WINE FRONT 97 POINTS!

      "Cabernet Franc/Merlot. A single (new) barrel produced. 290 bottles made. Pretty happy to have made a 0.3% dent in the total production this afternoon. Extraordinary wine here. Blackberry, raspberry, potpourri and violet perfume, a liquorice...

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    $158.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2019

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    WINE FRONT 96 POINTS!

      "One of my most favourite wines.   Blackcurrant, blackberry, sarsaparilla/liquorice pastille, so much violet here, and spiced cedar oak. Medium-bodied, dark fruit with some redcurrant in the mix, tobacco and pencils, a little chew to...

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    $90.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2017

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    Wine Front 96 Points!   "Cabernets and Merlot from the original 1963 plantings, with 5% Petit Verdot coming off the 1989 plantings. All dry grown. Yarra Valley Cabernet from 2017 strikes me as being a more dense, compact year, with fine bones and...

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    $85.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2014

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    Wine Front 95 points!“Mainly from the original 1963 plantings. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc + Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. Now closed with a screwcap. Forest berries, camphor chest, violet and black tea. It’s only just medium...

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    $77.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2013

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    Wine Front 94 points!"This takes elegance to a new level, in a good way. It puts fine into the word finesse. It's all red berry and earth, cocoa and lead pencil, with a run of mulberried fruit flavour cruising through the core. There are herbs, grassy...

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    $115.00
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  • Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2011

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    Campbell Mattinson 92+ points!Made predominantly with cabernet sauvignon and merlot though cabernet franc and petit verdot also play a role. All estate-grown on Wantirna's 10-acre vineyard. Yarra Valley. Light, fragrant style. Claret-like.. what is on...

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    $70.00
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  • Wantirna Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot 2010

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    "A special release wine of which only one barrel is made each year " making approximately 288 bottles per year. A blend of around 50% of each variety, the wine is aged in a new barrique from the Burgundian cooperage of Dargaud and Jaegle. To capture the...

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    $125.00
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  • Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2010

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    Campbell Mattinson 95 points! "Grown (mostly) on the estate's 1963-planted vines. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and a small percentage of petit verdot. Never a blockbuster but when it's good, it's terrific.All the best wines are...

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    $70.00
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  • Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2008

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    Campbell Mattinson 94 points! "Wantirna Estate's cabernet blend is all about elegance and class; there's nothing blockbuster-ish to be found here. That said, this cabernet is open for business, and can easily be enjoyed now. It's superbly well balanced...

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    $68.00
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  • Wantirna Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Hannah Cabernet Franc Merlot 2008

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    "A special release wine of which only one barrel is made each year " making approximately 288 bottles per year. A blend of around 50% of each variety, the wine is aged in a new barrique from the Burgundian cooperage of Dargaud and Jaegle. To capture the...

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    $120.00
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  • Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2004

    [SOLD-OUT] Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2004

    Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

    Jeremy Oliver 97 points!' A deep and alluring cabernet blend that will only become more seductive over the next two decades. Its floral, violet-like perfume of cassis, blackberries, mulberries and dark plums is supported by cedar/chocolate/vanilla oak,...

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    $59.95
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