Specialising in cool climate wine, Delatite’s winery and vineyards are on rolling hills at the base of Mt Buller in north-east Victoria. It was established in 1968 by Robert and Vivienne Ritchie and now run by their son David. Our approach to winemaking has been forged from the family’s history of working with the land in Victoria for over 170 years.

From the Ritchie family's vineyard at the base of Mt. Buller. Faithful to its usual richly embroidered, intense style with a superb carry of flavour. A cavalcade of cut and stewed apple, pear, peach and ginger, all well-spiced with a sweet, honeyed finish. Expect some scintillating acidity contributing balance and a natural, unforced energy. Drink to: 2031; Date Tasted: December 2024; Alcohol: 13.5%; Price: $30.00; Rating: 95 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion

I wouldn't describe this wine as slippery but it does have a textural element, subtle but important, which gives the wine a softness, and something akin to a satiny feel. It has very good intensity of fruit flavour too, and inlays of spice, and a gentle-textural flow of flavour through the finish, the latter of which features a mix of grapefruit and mineral. In essence we’re looking at an excellent wine here, poised and intense. Price: $32.00; Rating: 93 Points; Campbell Mattinson; The Wine Front