The Wanderer Upper Yarra Pinot Noir 2025

Andrew Marks 'aka' The Wanderer, is a globe-trotting winemaker creating some of Australia’s most distinctive, character-packed wines. Part of a new generation of Australian vintners focused on quality over quantity, his small-batch range is crafted with elegance and minimal intervention from vine to bottle. Since founding The Wanderer Wines in 2005, Andrew has sourced top-notch Yarra Valley fruit and vinified it at Gembrook Hill Vineyard. Specializing in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, he works closely with growers to secure exceptional fruit, relying on gentle handling to produce wines rich in flavour, texture, and intensity. Born in Melbourne, he studied winemaking at Roseworthy in Adelaide before adventures took him from Penfolds to vintages in France, the US, and Spain. Returning to his family’s Gembrook Hill Vineyard in 2005, he launched The Wanderer Wines with a negociant style—buying premium fruit and treating it with a light touch in the winery. His mission: to make small-batch Yarra Valley wines bursting with flavour and remarkable texture.