Squitchy Lane

Mike Fitzpatrick captained Carlton to two premierships before planting his attention on six hectares of Yarra Valley vines, originally established in 1982. The vineyard, named after his Oxford street, produces hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Fumé Blanc and Pinot Noir — varieties that suit the site rather than the market. Twenty-odd years of frost, smoke and bird damage have sharpened rather than softened the focus.