The focus is on single vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, exploring how different subregions and vineyards in the Yarra Valley express themselves through naturally crafted Burgundian varietiels. Returning to Australia in 2004, Mac commenced his own wine label ‘Mac Forbes’, determined to marry some of the old world philosophies adapted to his beloved Yarra Valley.

His passion for the wine industry is a pretty simple one, craft honest wines that reflect extraordinary sites. Mary and many years in Europe with some iconic winemakers, in France, Portugal and Austria. Mac’s attitude to wine growing has been shaped by subsequent vintages at Mt. Mary Vineyards, Mac’s inspiration was one of Australia’s best small, terroir driven wineries in Australia.

It’s not because he’s making a lot of noise, but because it is truly thoughtful, dedicated and pioneering work that is helping shape the direction of Yarra Valley viticulture and there is a captivated following.īorn and raised across the road from the iconic Mt.

There always seems to always be a lot going on in the small operation that Mac Forbes set out on in 2004. VARIETIES IMPORTED: Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir SOILS: Red volcanic, grey loam, siltstone