Walden Selections

New Producer Alert: from Australia have just arrived! 🇦🇺 Mac Forbes was born and raised in Victoria’s Yarra Valley at a time when the modern history of the region was commencing. Today he’s travelled full circle to be a part of the next generation responsible for injecting renewed vision and vigour into the Valley. 💫 Growing up surrounded by grapes did not necessarily translate to an innate worldliness about wine. But growing up in the Forbes house developed Mac’s love for sitting around the kitchen table with a glass in hand, enjoying the local produce and chewing the fat. 💫 He has worked in a broad range of jobs within the wine industry in Australia, France, Italy, Portugal and Austria. While Mac loves the wines of Europe, he is also totally convinced that what was learnt about wines means the learning begins again back home. By simply applying European practices does not translate into producing European styled wines. Understanding and lateral consideration, all assist in making balanced wines in the harsh environments of Australia. Mac focuses on mainly Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernets from the Yarra Valley as well as German inspired Rieslings from the Strathbogie Ranges. 💫 Intent on doing things his way, Mac’s passion for discovering and understanding the nuances of the Yarra Valley has resulted in a strong focus on farming and the improvement of both soil and vine health. His wines are distinct and honest, capturing the essence of each parcel of fruit, and are widely celebrated here and abroad.