Tasting Notes
Grown on the historic soils of Rutherglen, Victoria, this vineyard offers one of the last remaining snapshots of Palomino in Australia. James Busby, the father of the Australian wine industry, is credited with introducing this unique varietal to Australia after collecting cuttings during his 1832 tour of Spain and France. Fermented in a large-format barrel and left peacefully at fermentation height for 8 months, the resulting cuvée is stony and mineral-driven, with built-in layers of gentle oxidation. - Producer Note
Mise en Place is the Yarra Valley project of Doug Lilburne, based in Steels Creek. Doug’s path into wine started in kitchens in upstate New York before taking him to California’s Sonoma Coast, where time with producers including Littorai, Pax and LaRue helped shape his approach to winemaking and organic viticulture. He eventually returned to Australia and settled in the Yarra Valley, releasing the first Mise en Place wines from the 2021 vintage.
At the centre of the project is the Homeblock in Steels Creek, where Doug farms mature, own-rooted vines organically, while also working with carefully selected vineyards across Victoria. Winemaking is manual and deliberately simple, with traditional techniques, minimal additions and a strong focus on organic farming. The wines are thoughtful and contemporary, balancing freshness and drinkability with plenty of texture, personality and a clear connection to where they’re grown.
| Product Type | Wine White Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Rutherglen |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |