Handpicked Wines has released a new collection of winter red wines offering distinct regional character and perfect for the
cooler months.

While challenging, the persistent La Niña weather across the 2021, 2022, and 2023 vintages produced fruit of great intensity. In the winery, a hands-on, small-batch approach allowed techniques such as whole bunch fermentation, cold soaks and hand plunging to be tailored to each parcel.

A philosophy of gentle extraction was key, followed by maturation, which primarily occurred in French Oak.

The new vintages include:

● Handpicked Collection Barossa Shiraz 2019 (RRP: $70)
● Handpicked Trial Batch Pyrenees Nebbiolo 2022 (RRP: $29)
● Handpicked Collection Barossa Grenache 2022 (RRP: $90)
● Handpicked Collection Heathcote Shiraz 2021 (RRP: $70)
● Handpicked Organic Single Vineyard Capella Pinot Noir 2023 (RRP: $90)
● Handpicked Single Vineyard Highbow Hill Pinot Noir 2023 (RRP: $90)
● Handpicked Collection Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2023 (RRP: $60)
● Handpicked Organic Collection Tasmania Pinot Noir 2023 (RRP: $60)
● Handpicked Collection Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2023 (RRP: $60)

Handpicked Wines is a proud accredited member of Sustainable Wine Australia and was the first wine producer to be certified as both Organic & Sustainable Winegrowing Australia in Victoria and Tasmania. Both the 2023 Handpicked Single Vineyard Capella Pinot Noir (Mornington Peninsula) and the 2023 Collection Tasmania Pinot Noir are certified organic.

Chief Winemaker Peter Dillon said: “Our goal to be 100% organic reflects our belief that healthy land produces truly exceptional wines.

“We consistently apply sustainable techniques to improve soil health, vine performance, and grape quality. All six of our vineyard sites are certified by Sustainable Wine Growing Australia, with five already Certified Organic.

“This ongoing commitment to nurturing our vineyards with practices that respect the natural ecosystem is central to the quality and character you’ll find across this new range of reds.”

The new winter red collection is available now from handpickedwines.com.au and selected fine wine retailers.