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Catlow & Company 'King Valley' Pinot Blanc 2024

Founded in 2012 by Patrick and Ellen Catlow, this husband‑and‑wife team has grown their Macedon Ranges estate from a passion project into a critically acclaimed winery. The fruit for this bottling comes from vines planted at 550 m on decomposed granite soils, where cool mornings and warm afternoons produce grapes of exceptional vibrancy. Harvested in early March, the Pinot Blanc is fermented on native yeasts in stainless steel and spends brief time on lees to build texture without sacrificing purity. Pale straw in the glass, it unfolds aromas of green apple, white pear and honeysuckle, framed by bright acidity and a slate-tinged mineral finish. Bottled in small batches of under 1,000 cases and lightly fined but unfiltered. Ideal with oysters, fresh salads or creamy pasta, it is best enjoyed over the next two to three years.