{"title":"Melbourne Dinner Wine Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the Gibson Wines Members Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where current releases sit alongside wines pulled from deeper within the cellar. Some fresh and youthful. Others with years of bottle age behind them. All available exclusively to members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll find wines built for right now, wines built for the table, and wines that have quietly settled into themselves over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the collection below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-gibson-the-dirtman-shiraz","title":"2016 Gibson The Dirtman Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed after our founder and resident geologist Rob Gibson, The Dirtman is a bold Barossa Shiraz with a loyal following. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reds of the 2016 vintage are characterised by outstanding power and balance with dark fruit profiles and strong flavour concentrations. The 2016 dirtman opens with layers of spicy dark fruit, peppercorn and notes of Christmas cake. The palate is soft seductive and undeniably sexy, unfolding with richness and effortless composure. A seamless, integrated tannin profile carries the wine through to a long finish that delivers depth and persistence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45715354419489,"sku":"16GIb-Dirtm","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1913\/2449\/products\/65470a6e1aeca_Dirtman_f64475c0-e0ef-4f4f-986c-3b0034db5fb9.png?v=1709687851"},{"product_id":"2018-australian-old-vine-collection-barossa-shiraz","title":"2018 Australian Old Vine Collection Barossa Old Vine Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Australian Old Vine Collection Barossa Shiraz celebrates the Barossa’s magnificent old vine resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region is home to what is believed to be the world’s oldest Shiraz, Mataro and Grenache vines growing on their own roots. Some of these vines remarkably date back to the 1840s. This is in part due to South Australia having strong biosecurity measures which has prevented the movement of Phylloxera - a potentially devasting vine aphid, which killed off much of Europe’s grapevines in the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barossa has done a great deal of work to protect these ancient treasures, including forming its own Old Vine Charter. In 2009, the Barossa Old Vine Charter was instituted to register vineyards by age, so that older vines could be preserved, retained and promoted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Australian Old Vine Collection Barossa Shiraz was sourced from original plantings at Light Pass, Angaston and Tanunda. Vine ages range from the late 1800s to the 1950s. The wine was vinified in small lot (0.5 - 1 tonne) open fermenters, with daily plunging or rack and return. It was matured for 24 months in new and matured French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Old Vine Collection","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45715356451105,"sku":"18AOV-BVShz","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1913\/2449\/products\/65470a6a9c9ca_BVOV_188e5fa9-0cdf-4c75-bc4e-f185354c01df.png?v=1699155098"},{"product_id":"2021-gibson-burkes-hill-riesling","title":"2021 Gibson Burkes Hill Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Burkes Hill Riesling is a story of both a special site and a special friendship. The picturesque Burkes Hill vineyard sits just outside the township of Eden Valley, in the Barossa’s high country. A largely dry-grown vineyard on a gentle East facing slope, it produces Riesling of exceptional aromatic perfume and elegance, albeit in microscopic quantities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Eden Valley vintage is widely regarded as one of the standout vintages over the past decade. The wines are defined by remarkable purity and finesse while having long aging potential. This Riesling is no different with limited development, straw in colour, the wine opens with bright aromas of cumquat, lemon pith and citrus oils creating an expressive and lifted bouquet. The palate is vibrant and precise driven by focussed acidity that provides energy and definition through to a long and mineral finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45715360776481,"sku":"21GIB-Riesl","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1913\/2449\/products\/65470c3e3431d_BurkesHillRiesling_a27a4b55-ce68-42f9-98e5-0e11d5b9c19f.png?v=1699155072"},{"product_id":"2025-fiano","title":"2025 Fiano","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiano is a heat-loving grape that thrives in warm, sunny climates. This makes it particularly well-suited to hotter regions like the Barossa, where it can easily produce balanced wines with natural richness. In recent years, Fiano has been gaining a solid reputation in Australia, largely due to its impressive ability to retain acidity even under warmer growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage was one of the hottest and driest on record\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e defined by a severe spring frost followed by widespread drought across many vineyards. Yields were significantly reduced—down 30–40% in most regions, with some suffering even greater losses. Harvest began unusually early, starting on February 5th and finishing by March 19th, marking the earliest on record. Despite the tough conditions, the wines are of impressive quality: concentrated and expressive, with whites and rosés showing greater depth and fullness than in typical years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale straw in colour, this aromatic wine bursts with notes of white lavender, jasmine, and crisp orchard fruits. The palate is soft and silky, offering layers of custard apple, green papaya, and poached pear, all lifted by a refreshing line of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discovery Road","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":51253767831841,"sku":"25DIS-Fiano","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1913\/2449\/files\/65470cca090a3_43441971298593_65470a67b9bdd_Fiano_cf9da0cd-be84-4c24-9075-5013fa0fb421.png?v=1775795307"},{"product_id":"2023-the-prospect-shiraz-montepulciano","title":"2023 The Prospect Shiraz Montepulciano","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCall it a hunch - or just good exploration.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Prospect\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a wine that digs deep, blending Shiraz and Montepulciano into a dark-fruited, spice-layered red with savoury grip and staying power. A classic Gibson find: hidden in plain sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDirtborn Barossa reflects our spirit of prospecting. It began with Rob Gibson – The Dirtman – during his formative years as a geologist. We continue a keen-eyed search for what might be hidden, waiting to be revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe 2023 growing season featured above average winter rains followed by a perfectly mild, fine, dry harvest period.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTemperatures were milder than average with few hot days.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eRipening was slow, enabling good retention of fine varietal flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe 2023 Shiraz Monty presents a ruby-red hue .It displays a youthful and vibrant energy with lifted florals, wild herbs, mulberry and black cherry, accented by subtle spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe palate opens with a solid core of dark fruits, black cherry, wrapped in spice-laden detail. Rustic, persistent tannins frame the wine, providing gentle grip and structure while allowing the fruit to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":52034093711649,"sku":"23GIB-Prospect","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1913\/2449\/files\/The_Prospect.png?v=1774572568"},{"product_id":"2023-the-smithy-shiraz-cabernet","title":"2023 The Smithy Shiraz Cabernet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tin-roofed, mud and straw-walled cottage sits at the centre of Gibson’s 5-acre vineyard in Light Pass. It was the original home of the local Blacksmith and his family, thought to date back to the 1850s. An enchanting artefact of the Barossa’s early European settlers, we know it simply as ‘The Smithy’. This red wine, like The Smithy cottage itself, is full of character and unassuming charm. The quintessential Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, the elements of The Smithy come together seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe 2023 growing season featured above average winter rains followed by a perfectly mild, fine, dry harvest period.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTemperatures were milder than average with few hot days.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eRipening was slow, enabling good retention of fine varietal flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA vivid crimson edged with violet. Aromas leap from the glass—blackberry, blue fruit and succulent satsuma plum, layered with hints of dried herbs. The palate is supple yet powerful, unfolding dark fruits in a smooth, unbroken line. Silky but persistent tannins draw the wine to a poised, harmonious finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Wines","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":52034111766817,"sku":"23GIB-Smith","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1913\/2449\/files\/663480219fb13_45267361071393_GibsonTheSmithy_-_Edited.png?v=1764287872"},{"product_id":"2022-burkes-hill-shiraz","title":"2022 Burkes Hill Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike the neighbouring Barossa Valley, Eden Valley experienced a season that was statistically close to average, yet varied across the region. A welcome return of winter rainfall — including over 100mm in both June and July — replenished soils and dams after several dry years, setting up strong early vine growth. Good spring rainfall filled the soil profile to capacity, delaying irrigation until December.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWind and rain during November fruit set reduced yields, naturally concentrating the crop. While the growing season finished slightly drier than average, mild conditions defined the vintage. Spring and summer temperatures were generally below average, with few extreme heat events. These gentle ripening conditions allowed fruit to develop slowly and evenly, preserving natural acidity and aromatic purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough the late October storm impacted parts of the region, many vineyards produced smaller crops of impressive intensity. The result is a vintage defined by balance, freshness and refined structure — wines with clarity, vibrancy and elegant natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Wines","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":52357093884193,"sku":"22GIB-BHShz","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1913\/2449\/files\/BurkesHillShiraz_1.png?v=1771814225"},{"product_id":"2023-reserve-shiraz","title":"2023 Reserve Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eGibson Reserve Shiraz is the result of up to 20 individual Shiraz parcel components, which we assess out of barrel for qualities that show particular finesse and structure - the precursors to age-ability. We don’t limit this expression to individual vineyards, but rather build in many layers of complexity through fruit sources from various sites of the Barossa. One and two tonne open-topped fermenters are used along with other detail-orientated small batch winemaking methods, including hand plunging and basket pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage displays a deep crimson hue.  Concentrated aromas of blackberry and blood plum are layered with toasted spice and cedary oak. The palate is deeply structured and seductive, driven by a dense core of blackberry fruit. Savoury nuances of cocoa powder and dark chocolate add complexity and depth, while long, fine yet persistent silky tannins build gracefully to deliver a seamless finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve Shiraz has 18 months in new and matured French oak hogshead and puncheon formats used for ageing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Wines","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":52379067187489,"sku":"23RES-Shira","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1913\/2449\/files\/67b84addf03c1_42042605306145_GibsonReserveShiraz.png?v=1771824318"},{"product_id":"2024-duke-grenache","title":"2024 Duke Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003eAdam, second generation at Gibson, is The Duke. Back in his footy days, legend has it he’d often be engaged in scuffle and melee, dukes-up in defence of his teammates. Duke Grenache carries that energy. It’s a story of lively exuberance versus boldness in wine style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003eBright ruby-red in colour with a delicate pale crimson rim. The nose is lifted and floral, revealing fresh aromas of red cherry, cranberry, red apple skin and wild bramble. Medium-bodied on the palate, the wine is vibrant and well balanced, showing crunchy red fruit flavours of bramble and cherry stone layered with subtle hints of red apple skin. A gentle thread of white pepper spice adds complexity, leading into a long, savoury finish supported by fine, persistent tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Wines","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":52417201471777,"sku":"24GIB-Duke","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1913\/2449\/files\/Duke2024.png?v=1772687153"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1913\/2449\/collections\/Gibson_Cellar_Door.jpg?v=1779256569","url":"https:\/\/gibsonwines.com.au\/collections\/melbourne-dinner-wine-selection.oembed","provider":"Gibson Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}