“Glenlofty Estate has always been a very difficult site because of frost and drought. It’s a joy when the team and I can get outstanding fruit into the winery, whether it’s our well-known Northern Rhone varietals or our Nebbiolo or Cabernet reds,” Mr Gerard said.
“Eden Walpole keeps the winemaking simple and lets the fruit do the talking. A great team effort.”
Earlier in the day, the Glenlofty team joined other exhibitors at a morning tasting, where its 2023 Marsanne Roussanne stood out for its unique Northern Rhône-inspired aromatics and elegant structure.
The 2023 Marsanne Roussanne is a blend of two celebrated Northern Rhône varietals that thrive in the cool-climate Pyrenees region of Victoria.
Mr Gerard said with Marsanne’s pear, melon, and mineral notes adding depth and texture, and Roussanne’s fresh, floral aromatics enhancing structure, the wine exemplified the elegance and complexity for which Glenlofty Estate was becoming renowned.
Since its first vintage under the Glenlofty label in 2011, the estate has earned multiple awards globally, with James Halliday’s five-star winery rating.
The vineyard’s cool-climate terroir, with granitic soils and Northern Rhône-like slopes, allows the fruit to achieve unusual intensity and finesse, very different from Australia’s warmer wine regions.
Initially supplying premium fruit for iconic labels like Seppelts and Penfolds, Glenlofty’s 140 hectares were acquired by the pioneering Richmond-Smith family in 2010, beginning a successful venture in boutique winemaking for global markets.
For more information, visit www.glenloftywines.com.au.
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