Rochford la Droite Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
Yarra Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 13.9
Last Date Tasted: 14/3/2019
Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2018
9017.0

2023-2026+

2017
9318.1

2025-2029+

Winery

Rochford is today a significant Yarra Valley specialist. Recent years have seen a major expansion of the property's not inconsiderable visitor facilities, which today include a large but excellent restaurant, but of more importance the wines have stepped up as viticulturist John Evans has coaxed great quality from the outstanding upper and Lower Yarra vineyards at his disposal. Kasper Hermann, whose previous credits include a period with Mount Mary, is progressively settling into his role and turning out some thoroughly professional wine. All credit to owner Helmut Konecsny who has persevered through some challenging years to see this company rise to its current level. He has recently placed a major investment into the winery facilities, and I expect the recent rise in quality to continue. There now seems to be a fine balance between its reputation as a concert destination and its ability to produce classic regional wines from single sites. Watch this space!
Chief Executive(s):
Helmut Konecsny
Winemaker:
Kasper Hermann
Viticulturist:
John Evans
Production Dozen:
20000
Tonnes Processed:
280
Address:
Corner Maroondah Highway and Hill Road , Coldstream , Victoria 3770 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Macedon Ranges,Yarra Valley
Telephone:
(03) 5957 3333
Facsimile:
(03) 5962 5319
Website:
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