Praeter

Praeter is the project of Matt Large, a winemaker who’s been quietly building one of the most compelling stories in Australian wine. After years of shaping wines as Senior Winemaker for Shaw + Smith and honing his craft over five vintages in Barolo and Barbaresco, Matt has now made Praeter his full-time focus.

Founded in 2018 as an outlet for his deep passion for Nebbiolo, Praeter is entering a new chapter. As of late 2024, Matt has stepped into hands-on vineyard management, marking the first time he’ll be growing fruit specifically for the Praeter label. With this shift comes a broader exploration—alongside Nebbiolo, the lineup now includes a textural, complex Pecorino, and estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are on the horizon.

With a foundation built on Nebbiolo from both hemispheres and new vineyards coming into play, Praeter is only just getting started.