Savaterre

Beechworth Pinot Noir and Shiraz from Victoria's cool northeast.

Savaterre operates in Beechworth, North East Victoria, a region defined by cool-climate precision and elevation-driven complexity. The winery's portfolio centers on Pinot Noir and Shiraz—varieties that thrive in the area's diurnal temperature swings and mineral-rich soils. The Frère Cadet Pinot Noir, the flagship expression, demonstrates the region's capacity for structured, age-worthy renderings of the variety. A straight Pinot Noir and Shiraz round out the core range, each reflecting Beechworth's continental character: bright acidity, fine tannins, and aromatic intensity. Wines from Savaterre have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff, positioning the portfolio within serious critical discourse. The winery's output speaks to the particular terroir of North East Victoria—a cooler pocket where both cool-climate Pinot and peppery, elegant Shiraz find natural expression.