Tasting Notes
Over the past 13 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 5 degrees cooler than the valley floor, this small vineyard is surrounded not by other vineyards but rather unforgiving grazing land. With the often challenging conditions of 2016 (heat and drought) we were once again curious to observe the resilience of these wonderful vines planted in 1983. Unirrigated, they are unrushed and once again delivered fruit of pure dimensions, stunning granite soil influence on the back palate holding line and offering great presence. - Winery Note
Mac Forbes is a benchmark winery in Victoria’s Yarra Valley and beyond, founded in the early 2000s and now led by Mac Forbes himself in partnership with winemaker Josh Myers. The estate’s philosophy revolves around minimal intervention and letting vineyard identity shine: fruit is sourced from diverse cool climate sites—including Yarra Valley, Macedon, Heathcote and Geelong—and always handled gently in the cellar.
Mac focuses especially on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as explorations into varieties like Nebbiolo and Gamay. The viticulture is sustainable and precise, with emphasis on low yields, canopy management, and selecting sites where structure, tension and energy can emerge naturally. In the winery, fermentations are primarily native, extractions are soft, and maturation tends to favor neutral oak and long lees ageing—all to preserve freshness over overt oak character.
The resulting wines are celebrated for their clarity, poise and longevity, combining intellectual purity with emotional resonance. Mac Forbes has earned acclaim as a leading voice in Australian cool climate wine, consistently producing bottles that balance immediacy and age-worthiness while letting place speak above all else.
| Product Type | Wine White Riesling |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Strathbogie |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |