{"title":"Mount Gambier","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"good-intentions-ash-cloud-reserve-pinot-noir-2025","title":"Good Intentions Ash Cloud Reserve Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Intentions Wine Co. is one of the standout producers of Mount Gambier \/ Berrin, South Australia, making expressive wines from vineyards shaped by the region’s unique volcanic geology. The wines are defined by freshness, site character and a thoughtful approach to contemporary Australian winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh Cloud Reserve Pinot Noir comes from volcanic soils formed by the ancient eruptions of Mount Gambier \/ Berrin, with limestone beneath and distinctive bands of flint running through the soil profile. The volcanic ash deposited across the region gives these vineyards a fascinating combination of mineral character and natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 vintage is made entirely from Dijon 777 Pinot Noir, sourced from younger vines. The warm growing season has produced a more powerful expression of the site, with greater ripeness, deeper colour and a more substantial tannin structure than previous vintages, while retaining the aromatic elegance that makes Pinot Noir so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark cherry and darker berry fruits lead into notes of cranberry, clove and subtle spice. The palate is concentrated and juicy, with a crunchy texture, vibrant natural acidity and ripe, polished tannins. There is considerably more weight and richness here than the classic Mount Gambier style, but the wine remains refined and energetic rather than heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA more opulent expression of Ash Cloud, balancing deep fruit and structure with the cool freshness and volcanic character of Mount Gambier. Powerful, polished and still unmistakably Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514209046721,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Good_Intentions_Ash_Cloud_Reserve_Pinot_Noir_2025.jpg?v=1787210585"},{"product_id":"good-intentions-volcanic-lakes-basalt-red-2025","title":"Good Intentions Volcanic Lakes Basalt Red 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Intentions Wine Co. is one of the standout producers of Mount Gambier \/ Berrin, South Australia, making expressive wines from vineyards shaped by the region’s unique volcanic geology. The wines are defined by freshness, site character and a thoughtful approach to contemporary Australian winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Volcanic Lakes vineyard has always had a scattering of red vines growing amongst the Chardonnay. As the vineyard has matured, these vines are now individually picked and vinified separately, creating this unusual red wine from a site better known for Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are destemmed and left on skins for 20 days in open-top fermenters, resulting in a crisp, medium-bodied red with dark fruits, earthy minerality and lifted spice. Medium tannins provide structure, while the volcanic soils bring distinctive notes of smoky ash and graphite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh, savoury and slightly wild, with plenty of dark fruit and a crunchy, mineral-driven finish. A fascinating expression of the volcanic landscape of Mount Gambier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514230739137,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Good_Intentions_Volcanic_Lakes_Basalt_Red_2025.png?v=1787211190"},{"product_id":"good-intentions-volcanic-lakes-estate-chardonnay-2025","title":"Good Intentions Volcanic Lakes Estate Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Intentions Wine Co. is one of the standout producers of Mount Gambier \/ Berrin, South Australia, making expressive wines from vineyards shaped by the region’s unique volcanic geology. The wines are defined by freshness, site character and a thoughtful approach to contemporary Australian winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Volcanic Lakes Estate Chardonnay comes from the base of the volcanic slope surrounding Mount Gambier \/ Berrin and the region’s famous Blue Lake \/ Waa Wor. The vineyard sits on some of the heaviest volcanic soils in Australia, with layers of volcanic ash over ancient lava, giving the wines a distinctive combination of richness, minerality and natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 was the warmest vintage since Good Intentions began making wine in 2014, allowing the Chardonnay to reach full ripeness and develop greater weight and concentration. At 13.5% alcohol, this is a fuller, more generous expression, with ripe citrus and stone fruit, a creamy texture and subtle buttery character from full malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised in a combination of well-seasoned barrels and some new French oak, the wine remains fruit-driven while gaining texture and depth. Beneath the richness is the defining freshness of the site, with vibrant natural acidity and a saline, mineral finish that reflects the volcanic soils of Mount Gambier \/ Berrin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, textured and beautifully balanced, this is a serious Australian Chardonnay with both generosity and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514235326657,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Good_Intentions_Volcanic_Lakes_Estate_Chardonnay_2025.jpg?v=1787211497"},{"product_id":"good-intentions-magnolia-gewurztraminer-2025","title":"Good Intentions Magnolia Gewürztraminer 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Intentions Wine Co. is one of the standout producers of Mount Gambier \/ Berrin, South Australia, making expressive wines from vineyards shaped by the region’s unique volcanic geology. 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Floral perfume sits alongside spice and delicate tannins, giving the wine considerably more depth than a conventional Gewürztraminer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully aromatic and energetic orange wine that captures the exotic character of Gewürztraminer while bringing in the structure, savouriness and texture of skin-contact winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514240241857,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Good_Intentions_Magnolia_Gew_rztraminer_2025.jpg?v=1787211991"}],"url":"https:\/\/appellance.com\/collections\/mount-gambier.oembed","provider":"Appellance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}