When you meet Pimpernel's winemaker, Damien Archibald, you can tell from his sincere talk that he takes great care in his winemaking, as if he were raising his own child. The wine that Damien, who makes wine in Australia's Yarra Valley, has a special place in his heart for is Roman仔-Conti. He has thoroughly studied Burgundy winemaking, and has successfully applied the best of Burgundy to the cool Yarra Valley Pinot Noir. It is a wonderful Pinot that spreads a softness that accompanies its nobility, and its deliciousness seems to spread throughout the body.

Founded in 2001 when Mark and Fiona Horrigan had the opportunity to purchase their Coldstream site, perfectly situated in the world-renowned Yarra Valley. Planting began in 2003, and in 2008 winemaker Damien Archibald joined the team. From the outset they’ve been inspired by the great wines and traditions of Burgundy, Rhône, and Loire Valleys in France. Based on principles of intensive land management and minimal intervention winemaking they aim to produce elegant and individual wines that express their terroir.