Tasting Notes
Pinot Grigio and Riesling from neighbouring blocks at Dash Farms are picked late, destemmed and co-fermented on skins in cement for three weeks with no pumping or plunging. The colour is a ripper, somewhere between amber and neon pink. On the nose it reminds me of Aperol, with plum, cherry, rose, musk, and blood orange. The palate flows and is dry with blood orange, lemon, wild strawberry, cranberry and just underripe raspberry, finishing rocky and mineral. Seriously fun skin-contact wine. - Pete L
Little Reddie is the personal project of winemaker Tim Shand, based in central Victoria. Having worked with renowned names in both Australia and abroad, Tim returned to the region to explore small-batch, site-focused wines that speak of place with honesty and vitality. The name “Little Reddie” comes from the creek that runs through the township of Castlemaine, where the label was founded.
Sourcing fruit from trusted growers across regions like Heathcote, Macedon Ranges and Beechworth, Shand focuses on varieties that thrive in Victoria’s diverse climates – including Shiraz, Nebbiolo, Chardonnay and more experimental plantings. The wines are made in tiny volumes with a lo-fi approach: wild ferments, minimal additions, gentle extraction and élevage in neutral vessels. The goal is to produce wines that are vibrant, expressive and immediately drinkable, yet with the structure and energy to evolve over time.
Little Reddie has become known for its purity of fruit, savoury detail and unforced style – wines that are both contemporary in feel and rooted in the traditions of careful, thoughtful farming and winemaking.
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Macedon Ranges |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |