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Ravensworth winemaker Bryan Martin is one of the most creative and inquisitive winemakers we've ever met and embodies everything we love about small artisanal Australian producers. He is humble, irreverent, committed to the pursuit of excellence and always looking to explore.
This pack contains six of his 'Regional Series' wines, that explore interesting blends and varieties from Tumbarumba, the Hilltops and the Canberra and includes a couple of cellar door only wines that you won't see anywhere else. Great value on offer here.
- 2023 Ravensworth Regional Riesling
- 2023 Ravensworth Picqpoul
- 2023 Ravensworth Gruner Veltliner
- 2023 Ravensworth Gamay Noir
- 2023 Ravensworth Regional Sangiovese
- 2022 Ravensworth Regional Shiraz Blend
2023 Ravensworth Regional Riesling
96 points & Top 100 Wines of 2024
"This is something else and delicious. Heady aromatics wafts of lemon blossom, ginger flower and spices, yet the palate steals the show. Textural, waxy, stony and complex with a silk-line of acidity all the way through. A cracking drink on its own or with food."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)
Those that have ever tasted the exquisite wines from the Clonakilla stable should know that most of them have been touched by the hands of Ravensworth owner/winemaker/butcher/purveyor of smoked meats, Bryan Martin.
The Ravensworth project is a chance for him to captain his own ship. The wines are some of the best value in the country.
This is a scintillating expression of Riesling. Nothing fancy (apart from a small component made in ceramic egg). Just amazing fruit made with a gentle and precise touch. This sits right alongside the best Rieslings in the Canberra region.
The demand for Bryan's wines escalates every year, and with great-value wines like this coming from him so consistently, it's no wonder.
"A cracker of a year sees our favourite regional white filled with beautiful aromatics of citrus, blossom and spice. Nothing appeases a spring thirst like a dewy, chilled glass of riesling on the patio."
- Bryan Martin
2023 Ravensworth Picqpoul
The Ravensworth Picpoul is a bright, saline, small-batch release straight from the heart of the Central Ranges, crafted with the sort of finesse that could make even Champagne nervous as the ultimate oyster pairing. This Picpoul is bone-dry with a whisper of sea spray and a clean, almost crystalline acidity. It’s ideal for seafood lovers and anyone after a wine with pure, refreshing character.
Picpoul’s natural affinity for oysters is legendary, and this version from Ravensworth is a standout. Fermented and aged in Nico Velo concrete tulips and puncheons, this wine is textured and mineral-driven, with an invigorating, zesty finish that practically begs for a plate of fresh Sydney rock oysters.
With a small production of only 50 dozen, this is a limited release, so don’t wait too long to snap it up. Cellar for up to 5 years if you want to see it develop, though it’s tempting to enjoy it in all its crisp, youthful glory right now.
2023 Ravensworth Gruner Veltliner
Bryan Martin’s 2023 Ravensworth Grüner Veltliner is a fresh, small-batch return of this beloved Austrian varietal, grown in the high-altitude coolness of Tumbarumba’s Coppabella vineyard. This Grüner takes you on a sensory journey—think vibrant aromatics of spice and white flowers, a whisper of green herbs, and a burst of fresh, crisp texture. It’s bright and zesty like a Riesling or Albariño, but with a bit of Grüner’s signature peppery kick.
"A return of this great aromatic variety from Austria. In the same vein as Riesling and Albariño, Gruner has beautiful spicy, floral aromatics, retains plenty of texture and is super crisp."
- Bryan Martin
Crafted with Ravensworth’s typical attention to detail, the grapes were left on skins for a few days before a gentle press to barrel, where they spent nearly a year in 500-litre puncheons. This careful élevage gives the wine a lovely mouthfeel and complexity without losing that pure, racy acidity. Texturally, it's not too dissimilar from Chardonnay but obviously with the distinct Gruner thumbprint.
2023 was a bit of a rollercoaster—late bud burst, plenty of spring rain, and a temperamental summer that finally settled down just in time for harvest. It's a wine that’s ripe with flavour and crisp in structure. Enjoy it now for its refreshing zip, or tuck it away for up to 7 years to let the flavours deepen. Only 48 dozen produced.
2023 Ravensworth Gamay Noir
Bryan Martin continues to eke out some of the most interesting wines that NSW has to offer.
This is his Gamay Noir, and surprise, surprise, it is a belter. When a Tumbarumba grower called him up in 2015 with some fruit on offer, Martin jumped at the chance. And since the epic success of the first release, a wine that James Halliday said, "No gamay has previously been made equal to this in Australia", Martin has only refined his stylings further with this much-loved variety.
This falls under the Ravensworth heading of 'weird stuff'. It's definitely left of centre but boy is it dangerously gluggable.
If you're looking for something bright and fun to drink, this is going to thrill you to bits!
"There’s more to it than just another early drinking red, the structure and complexity will see it emerge as an impressive wine with a little age, if you can wait that long."
- Bryan Martin
2023 Ravensworth Regional Sangiovese
The 2023 Ravensworth Regional Sangiovese is yet another stellar release from Bryan Martin, solidifying its reputation as one of Australia’s best-value Sangioveses.
Bursting with vibrant red fruit—think cherries and cranberries—it finishes dry and savoury, with that unmistakable Sangiovese charm. A lovely amaro-like bitterness on the finish ties it all together, making it the perfect food-friendly wine.
Sourced from premium vineyards in the Hilltops and Canberra District, this Sangiovese thrives in the region’s cool, challenging conditions. The wine spent three weeks on skins and 14 months in older barriques, creating a balance between fresh, juicy fruit and the variety’s natural savoury edge.
Whether you’re sharing a pizza at your local BYO or digging into a hearty pasta dish, this Sangiovese’s bright acidity and rustic charm make it a perfect match. A genuine, easy-drinking expression of the variety from one of Canberra’s most exciting winemakers, it’s an absolute must-try for lovers of top-quality, great-value reds.
"A fantastic year for sangiovese. A variety that seems to love a year with lots going on like rain and heat and hail."
- Bryan Martin (winemaker)
2022 Ravensworth Regional Shiraz Blend
There just weren't enough wines in the sprawling Ravensworth Regional range... Well that's according to Bryan Martin, anyway. So here comes an excellent little Shiraz blend for your drinking pleasure.
"Super excited to welcome this blend in our regional range..."
- Bryan Martin
This wine is a little unusual in that the fruit comes from the opposite sides of the country. Bryan had access to a parcel of phenomenal fruit on the Swinney vineyard in the Frankland River region of Western Australia. This is highly prized bush vine Grenache and Mourvedre which is in high demand by WA's best producers. But there just wasn't enough to make a decent-sized release, so Bryan blended it with some top-quality Shiraz from the Hilltops and Murrumbateman regions, much closer to home.
It's a classic Ravensworth red. Mid-weight, supple in texture and just damn delicious down to its toes. If you are a fan of basically anything Bryan makes (like we are), you'll want to add this beauty into your regular Ravensworth rotation.
"The fragrant bouquet and fresh zesty palate makes the Grenache and Mourvedre, rather than the Shiraz, dominant."
- 95 pts, James Halliday (The Weekend Australian)
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