Blue Mountain | Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Program
The idea of single block wines at Blue Mountain is not new. We have been tasting the wines in this manner for many years as we blended them into our estate and reserve cuvées, but in recent years our winemaking process, the business, and the vines themselves have all matured to a point where sharing these single vineyard wines with you is possible.
By focusing on what makes each single vineyard block unique, these wines offer a different taste of what you have come to know as Blue Mountain. Each wine is a unique expression of its own site within our estate, yet distinctly a Blue Mountain Pinot Noir.
River Flow BLK 23 Pinot Noir
Planted in 1994, Block 23 rises majestically from the earth upon high ground from sandy loam soil. The vineyard’s almost Northern exposure, combined with gentle, East-facing slopes expose the vines to cool morning sun, allowing the vines to develop gently and undisturbed, between sun and soil crafting Blue Mountain’s River Flow. This is Pinot as nature intended - a refined, elegant and composed Pinot Noir.
Clonal Selection: 113 and 114
Vine Age: 30 year old
Wild Terrain BLK 9 Pinot Noir
Wild Terrain Pinot Noir, also known as the untamed sibling, represents the most extreme and varied topography of the Pinot Noir blocks from steep slopes exposed to the wind, to sun-drenched, flatter plains over loamy sand. Significant South-Western exposure reveals a wild complexity, at once handsome and delicately pretty, savoury and boldly free.
Clonal Selection: 115 and 667
Vine Age: 25 year old
Gravel Force BLK 14 Pinot Noir
A more Westerly and Southern exposure creates a warm site for the 33-year-old vines, the basis for Gravel Force– an overt, brooding and textural wine with greater structure, and strength. Combining a base of rocky gravel, loamy sand and more clay than other Blue Mountain Pinot Noir vineyards, Block 14 encourages strong natural growth and vigour.
Clonal Selection: 115 and 667
Vine Age: 35 year old
Blue Mountain | Single Vineyard Chardonnay Program
The idea of single block wines at Blue Mountain is not new. We have been tasting the wines in this manner for many years as we blended them into our estate and reserve cuvées, but in recent years our winemaking process, the business, and the vines themselves have all matured to a point where sharing these single vineyard wines with you is possible.
By focusing on what makes each single vineyard block unique, these wines offer a different taste of what you have come to know as Blue Mountain. Each wine is a unique expression of its own site within our estate, yet distinctly a Blue Mountain Chardonnay.
Blossom Slope BLK 17 Chardonnay
A westerly exposure for Block 17 creates a warm site for the 30-year-old vines, the basis for Blossom Slope - a lively, floral, and elegant wine. Coarse and loamy sand play on the minerality of the wine, creating an energetic, well-integrated layered structural finish.
Clonal Selection: 76, 95 and 96
Vine Age: 33 year old
Alluvium Reflection BLK 32 Chardonnay
Planted in 1990, Block 32 is fondly referred to as “The Fan”. The vines are westerly facing, catching the later morning and afternoon sun, and surrounding rock mass plays a role in heat retention at night. The mineral deposit and mainly gravel soil add to the strength and ease of Alluvium Reflection.
Clonal Selection: 76 and 96
Vine Age: 34 year old
Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars | 2024 Vintage Update
Spring News and Vineyard Update:
With the return of our seasonal team and the warmth of spring in the air, there’s a renewed sense of energy across the vineyard. Bud break is just a few weeks away, and the estate is beginning to hum with activity once again.
As many of you know, the extreme cold weather event in January of last year significantly impacted our 2024 harvest, resulting in very little fruit harvested. However, the best news is that we have no intention of replanting due to vine death—our vineyard remains strong and resilient.
Staying true to our philosophy of estate-grown production, we made the deliberate choice not to source fruit from outside the property. As a result, there will be no wines produced from the 2024 vintage—a humbling but necessary choice that reflects our commitment to staying true to our values, even in the most challenging years. While we anticipate a smaller crop this year as the vines continue to recover, thoughtful planning ensures that we will have wine available in the years ahead.
We’re excited to share several upcoming releases with you this year, including our Estate Cuvée Chardonnay in May, Reserve Cuvée Pinot Noir and Reserve Cuvée Chardonnay in August, and our sparkling wines—including the much-anticipated Blanc de Blancs—this October.
Thank you, as always, for being a part of our loyal wine family. Your support and loyalty mean everything to us, and we look forward to sharing another beautiful season at Blue Mountain with you.