As the sun sets behind the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley, we at Rochford Wines are delighted to introduce our latest single vineyard releases. These wines are more than just bottles on a shelf; they embody our journey, dedication, and the unique character of the Yarra Valley that we proudly call home.
Each sip reflects the land, the hands that nurtured it, and the passion that drives us to create something truly exceptional.
We’re privileged to have vineyards in various pockets of the Yarra and Upper Yarra Valley, each contributing its own distinct terroir. Explore the Rochford Wines Map to discover where each wine has been cultivated.
The Heart of Our Vineyards
Our single vineyard wines offer a deep dive into the diverse micro-climates of the Yarra Valley, capturing the essence of each specific place and moment in time. From careful vineyard cultivation to the artistry in our winery, every step is taken with a level of care that comes from a true love for what we do.
The Stories Behind the Wines
This year, we’re celebrating the distinct personalities of our 2021 and 2022 vintages. The 2021 vintage, with its stable weather and perfect growing conditions, resulted in wines of exceptional quality—particularly our Chardonnays. The 2022 vintage, though more challenging, produced wines of incredible structure and depth, especially our Pinot Noirs. Each wine tells the story of its season, from the vine to your glass.
Rochford Single Vineyard ‘Dans les Bois’ Chardonnay 2021
Tasting notes: This Upper Yarra Chardonnay offers scents of white peach, apple pie pastry, cinnamon spice, and orange blossom florals with subtle hints of lit candles. The palate is rich with stone fruit, lemon curd, croissant, juicy pear, and savory lees influence. It finishes with a refreshing squeeze of limey acidity.
Vineyard: Yarra Junction.
Rochford Single Vineyard ‘Dans les Bois’ Pinot Noir 2021
Tasting notes: This Pinot Noir reveals the subtleties of the 2021 vintage, with intriguing latent power. Aromas of wild strawberries, alpine herbs, forest spices, violets, and roses are complemented by a distinctive mineral ‘iron’ note. The palate offers a spread of red berry fruits (boysenberry and red cherries) with old vine fruit tannins. It remains fresh while showing complexity and structure, promising good cellaring potential.
Vineyard: Yarra Junction.
Single Vineyard Isabella’s Chardonnay 2021
Tasting notes: Aromas of river pebble, chamomile, lemon balm, ripe grapefruit skin, and beeswax candle. On the palate, enjoy the density of ripe citrus with white peach, oatmeal, and lively acidity. The phenolic structure adds to the Chardonnay’s complexity.
Vineyard: Briarty Road.
Single Vineyard Isabella’s Pinot Noir 2022 (Gold, 97 points Halliday 2025)
Tasting notes: Aromas of red fruits, cranberry, sweet spices, and cola notes. The palate is rich with darker red fruits such as raspberry and stewed red plum, balanced by acidity. The finish is lengthy and mouth-watering, with sappy fruit tannins and subtle wood notes adding to the wine’s complexity.
Vineyard: Rochford Winery Vineyard.
Single Vineyard Isabella’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Tasting notes: Scents of red cherries, roses, fresh leather, dried herbs (sage and thyme), cigar box, and cassis. The palate features a mix of red and dark fruits, including red cherry and red plums, with notes of cacao and various spices. The plush tannins allow the lively fruits to linger, indicating a bright future for this wine.
Vineyard: Briarty Road.
Single Vineyard ‘Premier’ Chardonnay 2021
Tasting notes: This Chardonnay speaks clearly of its Upper Yarra origin, with notes of white florals, citrus blossoms, nougat, and a hint of struck match. On the palate, it’s exotic, with flavors of Tahitian limes, ripe pear, wet stone, cinnamon spices, and a saline acid profile. The wine has a generous palate and finishes with a fresh sparkle.
Vineyard: Woori Yallock.
Single Vineyard ‘Premier’ Pinot Noir 2021
Tasting notes: This Pinot shows the subtleties of the 2021 vintage yet remains intriguing in its latent power. Aromas of wild strawberries, alpine herbs, forest spices, violets, and roses are complemented by a distinctive mineral ‘iron’ note. The palate features red berry fruits (boysenberry and red cherries) with old vine fruit tannins, remaining fresh while showing nice complexity and structure.
Vineyard: Rochford Winery Vineyard.
A Word from Our Chief Winemaker, Kaspar Hermann
This year’s release is especially close to our hearts. The 2021 and 2022 vintages reflect our vineyards and the care we put into them. The 2021 vintage yielded wines of great balance, particularly the Chardonnay, while the 2022 vintage, though smaller in yield, produced incredibly structured and concentrated wines, especially the Pinot Noir.
Experience Rochford Wines
The Yarra Valley, with its rich soils and diverse landscapes, has long been a haven for wine lovers. Just an hour from Melbourne, it’s a place where you can escape, explore, and indulge in Victoria’s finest. We invite you to visit Rochford Wines, taste our new single vineyard releases, and become a part of our story.
