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Oakridge Wines

Yarra Valley, Australia

The Yarra Valley’s rich history stretches back more than 30,000 years. The Wurundjeri people are the region’s traditional custodians, and their name for the Yarra River – Birrarung – means “place of mists and shadows”. It’s a phrase that beautifully captures the quiet magic of this breathtaking landscape.

Today, the Yarra Valley is celebrated as one of the world’s premier cool-climate wine regions. Nestled along the ancient riverbed and encircled by the Great Dividing Range, it is home to 2,837 hectares of vineyards. Its varied topography and microclimates support both classic varieties and an exciting array of emerging styles, making it one of Australia’s most dynamic viticultural areas.

Oakridge played a key role in the Yarra Valley’s revival in the early 1980s. Originally conceived to produce just one wine each year, by 1986 the winery had already diversified, creating both a rich, complex Cabernet Sauvignon and a softer Cabernet-Merlot blend.

For over two decades, under the guidance of Chief Winemaker Dave Bicknell, Oakridge has risen to become one of the Valley’s most respected names – particularly known for its exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Unconstrained

by strict appellation rules, Oakridge has embraced a spirit of experimentation, blending innovation with tradition to create wines that speak of place. Dave’s guiding principle – the devil is in the detail – is evident in everything from his fastidious vineyard work to his near-obsessive precision in the winery.

His singular focus has seen Oakridge lead the charge in showcasing Yarra Valley’s potential as a cool-climate region, especially through its single-site expressions. Along the way, Oakridge has amassed a significant collection of accolades. Dave was named Gourmet Traveller Wine’s Winemaker of the Year in 2017, while in 2021, the 2019 864 Funder & Diamond Chardonnay was awarded Halliday’s Top-Rated Australian Chardonnay. In 2023, Oakridge was named Winery of the Year by The Real Review.

At the heart of Dave’s winemaking philosophy is a desire to craft wines of purity, clarity, and balance. This begins in the vineyard, where he works closely with Chief Viticulturist Steve Faulkner. The fruit is grown sustainably, with certification from Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Hand-picked and minimally handled, each wine is an expression of site, season, and the hands that shape it.

The Wines

Chardonnay Yarra Valley
Chardonnay Hazeldine
864 Chardonnay
Pinot Noir Yarra Valley
Pinot Noir Hazeldine
864 Pinot Noir

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