Byrne has entered a new chapter with this shift from Ballarat to Geelong however, his focus on cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay remains the same. Now based in the Surf coast subregion of Geelong, Byrne Wines are primarily being sourced from the Mount Moriac vineyard. At 250m elevation it is one of the coolest vineyards in the Geelong region and having been established in 1987 it is also one of the most mature. Mount Moriac is an ancient volcanic formation with surface soils of black cracking clays overlaying nutrient rich volcanic soils and basalt.
Also available, his small batch, premium handcrafted 2023 Ballarat Pinot Noir which comes from Mount Coghill vineyard, which is enriched with deep volcanic soils. This excellent cool climate vineyard site, north of Ballarat, at 450m elevation, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range is the signature Pinot Noir that reflects his inspiration from famed French wine region, Burgundy, crafting world class wines right at home.
Byrne wines are small batch, handcrafted, expressionable wines with traditional winemaking techniques used. Everything is done by hand!
In the spirit of reconciliation Small Story Merchants acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
