Moonstruck White
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood salads, grilled chicken breast, light pasta dishes with pesto
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Moonstruck' range by McPherson Wines captures the whimsical spirit of night-harvesting in South Eastern Australia. To protect the delicate white grapes from the intense heat of the daytime sun, harvesting often takes place under the cool, star-lit canopy of the night sky—hence the name 'Moonstruck'. This practice preserves the grapes' natural acidity and bright, primary fruit aromas. Crafted under the watchful eye of winemaker Jo Nash, this white wine style is celebrated for its approachable, vibrant, and fruit-driven character. It represents a classic, easy-drinking expression of South Eastern Australia's sun-drenched vineyards, offering a clean, crisp finish that makes it perfect for casual gatherings and warm afternoons.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1968, McPherson Wines is an esteemed family-owned estate deeply rooted in the diverse microclimates of Central Victoria, particularly the riverine soils of Nagambie Lakes and the granite outcrops of the Strathbogie Ranges. Co-founded by Jock McPherson and spearheaded by his son Andrew McPherson, the winery bridges estate-grown fruit with selective regional parcels to produce expressive, fruit-forward wines that over-deliver on varietal definition. Under the seasoned stewardship of chief winemaker Jo Nash, the cellar exercises a philosophy centered on pristine fruit preservation, judicial oak integration, and textural clarity. The house portfolio balances classic Australian standards with dynamic modern styling, spanning from the textured Laneway Chardonnay and mineral-laced MWC Pinot Gris to vibrant Rhone and Italian varietals such as Bella Luna Fiano and Aquarius Marsanne Viognier, embodying the generous warmth and accessible sophistication of Victoria's viticultural landscape.