Hillcrest Vineyard

Established in the early ’70s, Hillcrest Vineyard is a small, effectively dry-grown site at Woori Yallock in the upper Yarra Valley. Its plantings of pinot noir, chardonnay, merlot and cabernet sauvignon were vital when Coldstream Hills was in its infancy; today, the site is in the hands of its third owner, Shirley Zhang and family. Steph Koomen manages the vineyard, bringing her deep experience from the Yarra Valley, Germany, Burgundy and Bordeaux. Farming is focused on soil health, biodiversity and maintaining the long-term health of the vines. -KATRINA BUTLER