Founded in 1919 and now led by John, Grace and Sophie Darling at the high‑altitude Koombahla vineyard in Victoria’s King Valley, Darling Estate Wines champions rare varieties and minimal‑intervention winemaking. Darling Estate Aligoté 2024 bursts with pear, white‑flower and citrus zest, wild‑fermented in clay egg and old oak, and shows bright acid, stone‑fruit depth and crisp finish.