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Ben Portet Establishes New Vineyard in Upper Yarra Valley

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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What happened

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Ben Portet established a new vineyard, Maison Portet, in the Upper Yarra region on October 22, 2026. The vineyard is located in Gladysdale, high in the deep red volcanic soils of the region. Portet, who has been making wine in the Yarra Valley for nearly 20 years, planted the young vines four years ago.

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Why it matters

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The establishment of Maison Portet represents an expansion of wine production capacity within the Yarra Valley. Portet previously worked at the winery established by his father, Dominique Portet, in the lower heart of the region.

From afr.com

Who's involved

  • Yarra ValleyThe regional area where the new vineyard is located.
  • Upper YarraThe specific high-altitude region where the vineyard was established.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Yarra ValleySpeculative

    Wine producers in the Yarra Valley might see changes in regional wine supply due to the new production capacity.

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