Milton Vineyard makes the Family Reserve only in exceptional years of which 2017 was one of them with winter rains, a gentle spring, lovely summer sun and a dry autumn.

The grapes were tended carefully and handpicked at premium ripeness. 

The Dunbabin Family Reserve - with 40% whole bunch in the pressings and longer, selected barrel time.

Made from parcels of premium fruit from the oldest vines on the property, this wine is more complex, richer, and structured with the ability to age for a decade or more than the estate pinot noir.

Smooth and savoury with rich plum and dark cherry fruit, soft spice and earthiness, a firm personality and soft seamless silkiness in the mouth with a density of flavours.

Very seductive and sophisticated.

About Milton Vineyard:

Milton Vineyard was first farmed in 1826 initially for fine Tasmanian wool but is now producing fine cool climate wines. Milton Vineyard is located at 42 Degrees South on the dry sunny Freycinet Coast of Tasmania.

The grapes are grown on free draining red loam liberally sprinkled with dolerite rocks.

Milton Vineyard has a unique micro-climate that suits the ancient grape Pinot Noir and is focused is on producing small quantities of handmade wine.

Close attention is paid to every detail in the vineyard and the wines represent this exacting work.  The vineyard is meticulously maintained and cared for, with attention to detail being paramount. This has been recognised with Milton winning the 2017 Tasmanian Vineyard of the Year award.

The fruit is hand-picked from mid-April and made into wine by award-winning contract winemakers John Schuts of Derwent Estate, Justin Bubb and Anna Pooley of Pooley's Wines.