Premium parcels of fruit were fermented in rotary and static
fermenters. Following skin fermentation, the wine was gently
pressed and matured on French oak for 3 to 6 months before
blending and bottling, resulting in a wine with excellent colour,
and layers of complexity.
VINTAGE
Vintage 2025 commenced earlier than anticipated, with varieties
ripening simultaneously to create one of the most compact
harvests in our history. Warm conditions during vintage
supported development and brought the fruit to excellent
ripeness with clear varietal expression. The wines showcase
vibrant varietal flavours, featuring bright, spicy reds and fresh,
aromatic whites.
About the range
Selection 23
In the early 1900s Don and Ethel Forbes started a new chapter in their story, staking their familyās future on a 600 acre block of land nestled within a large sweeping bend of the mighty Murray River.
Today, the Zilzie Winery stands on Selection 23 and we remember our journey from the very first boots, and each generation that has followed since to carve their own path.
The front label artwork is an artistic interpretation of the aerial topography of the land we call home.
