WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1ST
6-8PM PST 

Mac Forbes is one of the leading voices in modern Australian wine, particularly in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. After formative experiences working in both Australia and Europe, including time with the legendary Dirk Niepoort in Portugal, Forbes returned home with a vision to capture a truer, more transparent expression of his region.

Since founding his own label in 2004, Forbes has pursued an approach that emphasizes site, soil, and vintage above all else. He is best known for elegant, expressive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that show off the Yarra Valley’s cool-climate character, along with experimental single-vineyard bottlings and a focus on minimal intervention. His wines consistently highlight freshness, finesse, and purity over power, reshaping the conversation about what Australian wine can be.

Beyond the bottles, Mac Forbes has become a mentor and inspiration to a new generation of winemakers. His dedication to better farming practices, low-intervention winemaking, and deep exploration of Yarra’s sub-regions has helped place the area among the world’s great cool-climate wine regions.

We’re thrilled to share three of his benchmarks:

• Yarra Valley Chardonnay – Bright, mineral, and precise, with citrus and orchard fruit lifted by a fine line of acidity.
• Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – Juicy red fruit and delicate spice, silky and refined yet full of energy.
• Yarra Valley Syrah – Cool-climate Syrah at its best: peppery, floral, and savory with a fresh, elegant frame.

Join us in welcoming Mac to Stanley’s on Wednesday October 1st from 6-8p for a special tasting of all three wines. Just $21 for a flight that brings the Yarra Valley to your glass!