Arriving in the Yarra Valley in 1997 in pursuit of high-altitude breezes, ancient soils, and shivering night temperatures, founder Phil Sexton laid the groundwork for an Australian cool-climate revolution. Guided by a mission to capture the absolute purity of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Chief Winemaker Steve Flamsteed has spent decades mapping the region's individual single vineyards. Through a philosophy of transparent, low-intervention craftsmanship, the estate delivers globally acclaimed, highly expressive masterpieces that ripple with crystalline mineral focus, effortless texture, and a sleek, modern vitality.