Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernets 2024

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc. The fruit is all hand- picked and sorted before gentle de-stemming and fermentation at cool temperatures to preserve lift and aromatic freshness. After 15 days on skins, the wine was transferred to French oak barrels (20% new) for 12 months of maturation before final blending and bottling.

All parcels were sourced from the Coldstream area, in the heart of the Yarra Valley. These north-facing vineyards sit on clay-based soils with layers of broken sandstone, offering excellent water retention and vine balance. Cabernet Sauvignon delivers structure and drive, Merlot adds plushness, while Malbec and Cabernet Franc bring aromatic lift and energy. The 2024 vintage has yielded a classic yet approachable Bordeaux blend—vibrant, elegant and fine-boned, with the kind of effortless drinkability.