Harvested during the cool night hours to preserve freshness,
the fruit was fermented at cool temperatures in individual
stainless steel batches. Gentle lees stirring enhanced texture
before blending, stabilisation, filtration, and bottling.
VINTAGE
Vintage 2026 saw an early and fast-moving harvest across the
region. Warm seasonal conditions accelerated ripening across
multiple varieties, resulting in a concentrated harvest period
and fruit being carefully selected at optimum ripeness. As a
result, the wines show bright varietal character, with lively,
spicy reds and vibrant, 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.
