Catlow & Company

'Beechworth' Nebbiolo 2024

From Beechworth’s granite-rich hillsides comes this beautifully expressive 2024 Nebbiolo from Catlow & Company. Winemaker Chris Catlow—whose résumé includes time at Sorrenberg and in Burgundy—brings a deft, thoughtful touch to this notoriously tricky variety. Sourced from the Everton Hills vineyard, the wine is wild-fermented and aged in seasoned oak, allowing the purity of the fruit and site to shine. It opens with classic Nebbiolo aromatics: rose petal, orange rind, dried herbs and spice, followed by a core of sour cherry, cranberry and wild strawberry. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant, with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity that give the wine structure and ageability. It’s both vibrant and savoury, with a subtle mineral edge that reflects Beechworth’s high-altitude terroir. For lovers of Piedmontese reds and Australian cool-climate finesse, this is a compelling, cellar-worthy Nebbiolo that’s ready to enjoy now or reward patience over time. Limited release.