A friendship like no other! A remarkable 29-year friendship unfolded between Ernst Loosen of Dr. Loosen Estate and the Barry family back in 1995 at the London Wine Fair. Sprouting from a mutual respect and deep admiration for the noble variety Riesling (an unsurprising reason why this excites us so much at CellarHand…), this collaboration of ideas lead to two epic winegrowers deciding to honour each other’s winemaking techniques on their home soil. And, from this collaboration, Wolta Wolta Riesling was born - German craftsmanship…

A vineyard, that once you lay your eyes on it, so clearly contains all the hallmarks of a great site. Anywhere in the world. A natural amphitheatre with undulations to hang a tapestry of varied Shiraz clonal material. Natural blocks make themselves known, both in a physical sense and then in the vinous form where each shows its own unique character. Bright, aromatic, purple, pulpy and mineral all at the same time. An iron-rich soil with outcrops of various stoney material - granite, quartz, ironstone.…

The time has come for the eagerly anticipated eighth release of Julian Langworthy’s Single Vineyard wines from Nocturne. “Number 8… it’s a Chinese symbol of good luck and for any of you that ever read these notes, I talk about luck a lot” says Jules on the 2022 vintage. “That said, in the grips of spiralling inflation, interest rates, wars and the suggestion of a global recession, it’s hard sometimes to recognise, or perhaps we overlook the luck that befalls us… Wine is a tough…

An incredible vintage for Yeringberg.  161 years young. That sums up Yeringberg perfectly. In the property’s 161st year, still in the same hands after all this time. 161 years as a wine grower puts them in rare air - only Yalumba comes to mind that can boast similar. However, at this ‘age’, to be at the peak of their powers now really is something else. Sandra and David, brother and sister, and current custodians of this place are dynamic. Their attention to detail setting them apart and allowing…

We are expanding our Queensland sales team and are on the lookout for a highly motivated, experienced and wine-loving sales person to join us. WHAT’S THE ROLE? - You will be joining our QLD sales team to manage the ever-increasing demand for the CellarHand portfolio of wines, including some recent high-profile additions. - You will be driving the responsible achievement of extended market reach and sales revenue targets, whilst aiming to achieve specific outcomes for each and every family of growers CellarHand represents in the…

Looking for the perfect stocking filler this Christmas? Look no further! We've put together a list of some of our 'Top of the Tree' wines that have recently made a big splash on the Australian wine scene. Whether it be excited diners ready to celebrate a special night out, or shoppers looking for a festive gift, these impressive wines are the best of the best for our favourite holiday!  2011 Stefano Lubiana Grande Vintage Brut Derwent Valley, Tasmania  A 50/50% blend of estate-grown chardonnay and…

Come celebrate 25 years with us! Remember 2019? It seems like a lifetime ago for all of us after what followed, but it was the year that we held a pretty big (ok, ENORMOUS) party to celebrate CellarHand’s 20th Anniversary. Now, if our maths is correct… 2024 is the year CellarHand turns 25! So, we’ve decided to put our dancing shoes back on and take our portfolio, in person, on tour again. MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, and yes, we’re coming for you this time BRISBANE, put these dates in your diary for what will…

We’ve compiled all our most celebratory Aussie Fizz & Champagnes to help bring some sparkle to all your festive activities this summer. Whether it be a long family lunch, a catch up with an old friend, or a quiet Friday night in, make sure you add some bubbles to the mix! 🍾 AUSSIE Airlie Bank Yarra Valley, Victoria - NV Airlie Bank Sparkling RRP $28 “Excellent bang for your buck here. Citrus, honey, some red fruits and just enough freshly baked biscuits to make it interesting.” Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion…

We've tucked away a special stash of excellent vintages to wait, evolve and age until the perfect moment bring them out. And that time has come! Developing more complexity, depth and flavour, these wines are rare gems with remarkable character. Aged riesling from Clos Clare, Aglianico from Chalmers, Shiraz from Dalwhinnie, Pinot Noir from Holyman & TWR. Get ready to embark on a journey through time as we take you back to these incredible years.   2015 Clos Clare Riesling RRP $51 Touch of fenugreek-like stink, apple, sweet herbs, tangelo, peach and grapefruit. Big burst of flavour,…

It’s time for the annual release of Deep Woods Reserve wines, and this year has lived up to the hype! One of the most beguiling things about the team at Deep Woods is their capacity to delivery not only ridiculous value across their full suite of wines, but also to deliver world class quality too. The Reserve releases aspire to not only be the best in the West, or even the best in Australia for that matter, rather the team strive to be making the…

Welcoming A. Bergere & Thierry Fournier to the CellarHand Family... 🥂 We are so excited to announce our two latest Champagne producers... A. Bergere and Thierry Fournier! We feel super privileged to work with around 100 or so family growers from near and far at CellarHand and hold each grower close to our hearts, having worked with many of them for going on 25 years. We’ve always had a deep interest in the thirst quenching and compellingly complex wines of Champagne & we’re delighted to introduce to you the latest…

After proudly operating relatively "fee-free" for 25 years, we have finally had to relent and fall in line with the rest of the industry in regards to some costs that we simply can no longer absorb. We have worked hard to ensure the new fees are limited to minimum delivery quantities and split-case charges, which are the two logistical factors that we feel will have the smallest impact on you, but a large impact on our sustainability.  By passing on just some of these costs we are…

GATHER ROUND GEOLOGY NERDS… Planet Earth’s Eocene epoch lasted from 56.5 to 35.4 million years ago.  At the beginning of the Eocene, Gondwana, the ancient supercontinent from which our country was formed, had been splitting apart for some time, however Australia and Antarctica remained joined.  Fast-forward to around 40 million years ago (plus a few extra details that we won’t delve into here…), Antarctica eventually split away from Australia and drifted south, creating a large, ridged valley, exposing the volcanic seams that then deposited lava flows around the more elevated parts of what we…

I am writing to you on the launch of my 2021 Smart Grenache and 2021 Old McDonald Grenache. Setting these wines free is always a moment of great release, and a signal that the current vintage is over. But this year it is not so, and I find myself asking questions: Firstly, will my 43rd vintage ever end? A year of inopportune rain and unseasonal cold culminating in a late harvest, reduced yields and too much time for reflection and contemplation, and amongst the swirl,…

  This year marks the second year of an Australian landmark: Chalmers Bush Block.   This really is the Chalmers family making its mark, and we are so excited about this next release - the people have been asking, and it is finally here! Bush block is undoubtedly Australia. Inland Australia, with its own rhythm, its warm, red dirt and blazing sun. It is a place where grapes – millions of tonnes of them – have grown. But till now, none have grown like these...…