The Taltarni legacy isn’t one of inheritance or ancestry – it’s a legacy built by the land itself, shaped over millennia and safeguarded for the future. “For us, winemaking is about delivering a wine from fruit grown on the estate to showcase real regionality. The wine by Taltarni, from Taltarni – a true expression of our terroir,” says chief winemaker, Rob Heywood.

For more than fifty years, Taltarni have been crafting cool-climate wines that reflect the unique promise of its home in the Victorian Pyrenees. Here, traditional techniques meet contemporary thinking, allowing the creation of wines that are both familiar and fresh. Each vintage tells a new story, evolving with the land and the changing seasons.

“Winemaking allows us to create something that evolves over its life, both pre- and post-bottling. It gives us great pride in the brand and its history— because not many professions allow you to taste what a year was. It’s a memory in a bottle, “Heywood says.

The team at Taltarni believe that respecting the land is the key to exceptional winemaking. That’s why Taltarni embraces regenerative practices, ensuring that its vineyards thrive not just today, but for generations to come. The Pyrenees has provided so much – its Taltarni’s responsibility to give back, nurturing the soil, protecting biodiversity, and honouring the place that makes its wines possible.

The cellar door at Taltarni is more than just a space to taste wines; it’s a place where the story of the land truly comes to life. Nestled in the heart of the Victorian Pyrenees, it offers a welcoming environment where visitors can connect with the land that shapes every bottle. Here, the pour is an invitation – to explore, to relax and to join Taltarni in the legacy it is building. Taltarni is an experience that invites you to feel at home, to celebrate the present, and to share the enduring beauty and promise of the place.

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