Plunkett
Plunkett operates in Victoria's Strathbogie Ranges, a cool-climate region in Central Victoria known for producing structured wines with precision and depth. The winery's portfolio centers on Shiraz and Chardonnay—varieties that thrive in the region's elevation and diurnal temperature swings. The Reserve Shiraz stands as the flagship expression, a wine that Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate have assessed at 92.3 points on average, demonstrating the potential of Shiraz from this terroir. The Blackwood Ridge Shiraz and Chardonnay round out the core range, both receiving recognition from the same prestige critics. Strathbogie Ranges' cooler conditions favor wines with freshness and complexity rather than overripeness, a character evident across Plunkett's releases.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator