Origines is a micro-negociant project of two passionate winemakers who seek to explore the most exciting NSW terroirs and make Chardonnays that express their origins.
Origines Wines was established in 2022 by Alex Beckett and Jan Taborsky. A micro-negociant project of two passionate winemakers who met in the Master of Wine program. We seek to explore the most exciting NSW terroirs and make Chardonnay that expresses its origins.
Working in cool climate New South Wales, vineyards have been carefully chosen to focus on Sustainable farming practices. An approach that reflects our deep respect for the land and its future with a focus on vine health and balance.
The winemaking philosophy is straightforward yet deeply meaningful. The aim is to capture every aspect of the grape in each glass. Hand picking from low yielding sites, carefully selecting the best fruit. Whole bunch press and fermentation with natural fruit solids and ambient yeasts
in Austrian oak casks. Long maturations on yeast lees without any additions and finally natural clarification and bottling without any finings or filtration.
Winemaker / Co-Founder
Alex is a highly awarded winemaker, acknowledged for his expertise and accomplishments in the wine industry. He has extensive experience gained from working in various viticultural regions across Australia and Internationally. He is deeply passionate about the industry, finding inspiration in wines that not only reflect their origin but also embody the future of sustainable farming.
Winemaker / Co-Founder
Jan is relatively speaking a newcomer to the wine industry, starting with a background in Journalism and media in the Czech Republic. Since moving to Australia to pursue his dream of wine he has championed a straightforward philosophy of respect to terroir. His work with unique grape varieties from high altitude cool climate Australian viticultural sites has lead to critical acclaim from both domestic and international wine media.
The 2022 vintage in New England, Australia was marked by a cool and prolonged growing season which contributed to a significant proportion of small berries. As a result, the flavors and phenolic ripeness were intensified. The resulting wines showcase an exceptional balance of complexity and finesse, featuring concentration, intricacy, and well-integrated acidity. This vintage offers wines that are not only enjoyable to consume in youth, but also demonstrate capacity for long-term aging.
The Inaugural vintage for Origines New England Chardonnay, this wine is expressive on the nose with complex lemon peel, savoury nougat, and spice. A nuanced savoury palate of ripe orchard fruits, mineral stone, and toasted spices. Long and complex, the structural phenolics and crisp acidity shape the palate.
Mid-weighted and immensely refined, this is altitudinal gear, grown on a basaltic vineyard at 960 meters. Crunch, transparency and drive, with a green olive brine to oyster shell saltiness, mingling effortlessly with gentle cinnamon oak spice at the long finale. Still reticent, I'd be holding this back for five to eight years before breaching a bottle. This is as good as any top gear from Burgundy that I've tasted recently. To be hyper critical, a little more mid-palate pliancy and weight would be welcome. Bravo. Best after 2027.
SCORE 95, jamessuckling.com, Ned Goodwin MW
RRP $55 | Club $46.75
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With Origines we believe we are at the beginning of something special. We are exploring the unique flavours of cool climate New South Wales wine regions through the lens of Chardonnay.
Making all our Chardonnays in the same fashion we strive to unfold the authentic stories of these special places. We hope to soon expand beyond New South Wales territory and to start exploring other Australian Chardonnay regions and perhaps even work with Chardonnay from special sites in other countries.
We are at the beginning now, having a long, adventurous and exciting journey in front of us. And we would like to invite you to take the journey with us from the beginning.
Although we only made a very small batch of New England Chardonnay in our inaugural vintage, we would be pleased to offer a limited number of bottles to a group of founding members.
If you decide to take the journey with us from the very beginning, we would like to offer you:
If you would like to join us or know more details, please send us email to wine@origines.com.au
wine@origines.com.au Alex: 0477 886 100 Jan: 0431 752 910
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