Established and planted in 1995 by Gary and Julie Hounsell, the estate’s name originates from its close proximity to the Toolangi State Forest. The 13-hectare vineyard is located in Dixon’s Creek, about an hour north east of Melbourne. Situated on a north-easterly facing site on gentle slopes that have well-drained clay soils with shale and stony topsoil. The varieties planted are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the stars of the region, with plantings of Shiraz and Viognier. In the vineyard, yields are kept low to intensify fruit flavour and structure incorporating practices such as green harvesting. All fruit is estate grown although some wines may occasionally be supplemented with fruit from premium sites throughout the Yarra Valley. The extensive range includes Toolangi, an approachable drink now offering, Toolangi Estate, varietal expression reflected in site, Toolangi Reserve and Toolangi Block wines from single sites of outstanding quality.