The Prince of the Peninsula Strikes Again!

Will Byron has spent years exploring the nooks and crannies of the Mornington Peninsula, unearthing some of its most exciting vineyard sites along the way. After a long & successful stint as winemaker at Stonier, and being somewhat of a local legend, he’s been able to gain access to some incredible sites across the region and under his watchful eye, some very special fruit now makes its way into the Onannon cellar each harvest. With the annual Single Vineyard Release now an exciting annual fixture in the CellarHand calendar, we get to see his deep connection to the region brought to life through an exhilarating lineup that speaks purely of place.

Known for its world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect playground for Will to do what he does best, and few know it as well as he does. Dubbed internally as the Prince of the Peninsula, Will has firmly taken hold of the reins at Onannon & along with founding members Kasper Hermann and Sam Middleton, is driving Onannon forward with quiet confidence, style and panache, with the regional wines impressing with each and every bottling showcasing the Peninsula in its fully glory & the Single Vineyard wines not only being shining lights of Mornington, but now sitting comfortably in the upper echelons of Aussie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

The 2023 vintage threw its fair share of challenges at the Peninsula, but the payoff is wines that hum with energy and refinement. Texture remains key—each site offering its own interplay of structure, acidity, and tension, while still delivering the vibrancy and drinkability that define Onannon’s style. This release is a true snapshot of Mornington in 2023, and a testament to the evolution of Onannon’s Single Vineyard story. The Onannon 2023 Single Vineyard Release captures these sub-regional differences from 4 distinctive sites: ‘Robinson Vineyard’ in Tuerong, ‘Tudibaring Vineyard’ in Main Ridge, ‘The Orchard Vineyard’ in Flinders, and for the first time as a stand-alone bottling, ‘Wynnton Ridge’ in Shoreham.