Estate
Soumah — an abbreviation of South of Upper Maroondah — in the Yarra Valley, known for Italian varieties and single-vineyard bottlings. James Halliday Five Star (top 10%).
Region
The Yarra Valley is one of Australia's coolest major regions and the heartland for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Variety & Style
Hexham is the estate's single-site range, tighter and more concentrated than the entry-level d'Soumah. Cool-climate Chardonnay: citrus, green apple, a mineral line, oak kept in check.
What to Expect
Single-vineyard does not automatically mean "better drinking" — it means a more specific expression and less blending. If you want immediate roundness, the entry-level d'Soumah is the better choice.
Serving
10–12°C. Seafood, white meat, steamed fish. Cellars 5 years.