D’Anna Middleton Lewis (DML VIN) is a partnership between the D’Anna family, Sam Middleton from Mount Mary and Jordan Lewis. It focuses on single site regional Pinot Noir with the first vintage being released in June 2019.

Through their love of wine, a friendship between the D’Anna boys and Jordan Lewis evolved from not only drinking great bottles of wine, but also exploring the possibility of working together with select parcels of single vineyard fruit from selected growers and establishing a project that highlighted these regional differences. During this time, a joint friendship with Sam Middleton, evolved and Sam was included in the project. In late 2017, the opportunity came up to buy a parcel of grapes from a highly respected grower whose vineyard had a track record for producing outstanding Pinot Noir and with that DML VIN was born.

A blend from two vineyards, one in Balnarring, the other in Merricks; 100% destemmed and matured in French oak (30% new) for 11 months. A medium, bright crimson. An attractive melange of red cherries, freshly crushed strawberries, juniper berries and a touch of white pepper. Medium bodied, with good concentration and svelte, persistent tannins. A class act that is approachable now but will still reward up to at least six to eight years of cellaring. Date: Feb 2024; Alcohol: 13%; Price: $40.00; Drink by: 2030; Rating: 95 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion