Y. Clerget, Domaine
Domaine Y. Clerget is a 28th-generation family estate in Pommard with 5 hectares of exceptional vineyards across Volnay, Pommard, and Meursault, crafting primarily Pinot Noir expressions that showcase the nuanced limestone-clay terroirs of the Côte de Beaune. Under Thibaud Clerget's leadership since 2015, this historic domaine has experienced a renaissance through the revival of family-label bottling after years of selling to négociants, combining traditional Burgundian methods with thoughtful modern techniques.
Yabby Lake Vineyard
Established in 1998 by the Kirby family, Yabby Lake Vineyard is a 100-acre estate in Mornington Peninsula's Tuerong sub-region, focusing on cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in sandy clay loams that create distinctive mineral profiles. Under winemaker Tom Carson's leadership since 2008, their block-by-block approach to viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking has helped define the region's potential, exemplified by their 2012 Block 1 Pinot Noir becoming the first of its variety to win the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy.
Yalumba
Australia's oldest family-owned winery, Yalumba has operated continuously since 1849 in South Australia's Barossa Valley, managing over 1,000 hectares across diverse regions to produce a range of wines focused on Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Viognier from varied soil profiles and elevations. The Hill-Smith family maintains traditional elements including their own cooperage and historic open-top fermenters while pioneering Australian viticulture through their nursery program, which introduced Viognier to the country and reflects their balanced approach to honoring heritage while evolving their craft.
Yann Durieux
Yann Durieux established Recrue des Sens in 2010 in Villers-la-Faye, crafting small-production Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from high-altitude parcels in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, where old vines benefit from elevated growing conditions. His radical natural approach combines biodynamic farming and zero-sulfur winemaking with techniques learned during his time at Domaine Prieuré-Roch, earning his wines a devoted following among Burgundy collectors.
Yarra Yering
Yarra Yering is a pioneering fine wine producer operating 28 hectares of dry-grown vineyards at the foot of Victoria's Warramate Hills, specializing in Bordeaux-style blends and Shiraz from diverse soils ranging from gray clay loams to volcanic red. The estate maintains Dr. Bailey Carrodus's minimalist winemaking philosophy through hand-harvesting, open-vessel fermentation, and unfiltered bottling, with winemaker Sarah Crowe continuing the legacy of producing structured, complex wines with exceptional aging potential.