Brothers Jack and Eddie Hirsch purchased a picturesque property with a shared vision of breeding and racing Thoroughbreds. The lush, rolling hills and fertile soil hinted at potential beyond their initial ambitions. Driven by a deep connection to the land, Jack and Eddie immersed themselves in the world of thoroughbreds, laying the groundwork for what would later become a celebrated winery.

Deeply coloured, this has a core of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit together with some cedar from new oak and a complex touch of fresh rosemary and violets. Just as good on the concentrated and well-balanced palate, with ripe, persistent tannins – all this adds up to a wine that should still be looking good seven to 10 years from now. Drink to: 2034; Price: $52.00; Rating: 95 Points; James Halliday Wine Companion

This is a super impressive Yarra Valley Cabernet. The intensity of the blackcurrant and plush dark plum is immediate whilst notes of herbs and even a little black pepper reveal themselves. Typically structured with firm tannins and a liberal hit of oak. It’s focused and very long with the characters that should support extended cellaring. Alcohol: 13%; Drink to: 2036; Rating: 95 Points; Ray Jordan

When Yarra Valley cabernet is good it’s a thing of absolute beauty and this cabernet from Hirsch Hill is good. It tastes of blackcurrant, black olives, bay leaves and smoked cedar but it’s the velvety glide of it, the medium-bodied elegance and the way it swings so confidently and with such ease through the finish that really marks its quality. This wine is excellent now but it will cellar beautifully too. Closure: Screwcap; Price: $52.00; Rated: 94+ Points; Campbell Mattinson; The Wine Front