Y Series
Y Series was established in 2002 by the Hill-Smith Family—visionaries at the heart of creativity and innovation in the Australian wine industry. Over 175 years and across six generations, the Hill-Smith Family has been planting vineyards and crafting quality wine in South Australia. Y Series is a collection of low-impact, fruit-driven, and approachable wines that are unparalleled in diversity and frequently awarded 90+ scores by some of the wine world’s top publications.
The grapes are sourced from South Australia’s most celebrated wine growing regions where the viticulturists strive to protect the environment for future generations. Y Series wines are developed with the lightest touch to showcase each varietal in their authentic, purest and natural form, and are 100% wild fermented and vegan friendly.
Established with a vision of diversity and inclusivity, Y Series offers diversity in the collection so there’s always a Y for You. As a natural expansion, Y Series has added four lighter wines to answer to the growing desire for low-alcohol wines and ensuring there's a Y for every occasion.
Location of Vineyard
Y Series sources grapes from a variety of sustainably managed sites in South Australia. The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny days cooled by fresh sea breezes off the Gulf of St. Vincent. Close proximity to the Mt. Lofty Ranges provides elevations that vary from 330 to 985 feet above sea level, ensuring that each variety produced for the Y Series thrives in its vineyard throughout this versatile terrain.
Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy
Y Series is founded on 3 core pillars: Authenticity, Sustainability, and Transparency.
Authenticity - Family Owned Australian Winery
- Owned by 6th generation family-owned winery with 175 years of experience
- Founded in 2002, Y Series has been crafting sustainable wine for over 20 years
- 90+ point brand with over 200 awards and counting
Sustainability - Sustainably Produced
- Foster biodiversity in the vineyards
- Gold Member of International Wineries for Climate Action
- Repurpose wastewater
- Lightweight glass bottles
Transparency - Vegan Friendly
- Vegan friendly and Gluten free
- 100% Wild-Fermented
- Minimal Intervention Winemaking
- True to origin and varietal; tastes like Australia
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Winery Profile
Y Series
Y Series was established in 2002 by the Hill-Smith Family—visionaries at the heart of creativity and innovation in the Australian wine industry. Over 175 years and across six generations, the Hill-Smith Family has been planting vineyards and crafting quality wine in South Australia. Y Series is a collection of low-impact, fruit-driven, and approachable wines that are unparalleled in diversity and frequently awarded 90+ scores by some of the wine world’s top publications.
The grapes are sourced from South Australia’s most celebrated wine growing regions where the viticulturists strive to protect the environment for future generations. Y Series wines are developed with the lightest touch to showcase each varietal in their authentic, purest and natural form, and are 100% wild fermented and vegan friendly.
Established with a vision of diversity and inclusivity, Y Series offers diversity in the collection so there’s always a Y for You. As a natural expansion, Y Series has added four lighter wines to answer to the growing desire for low-alcohol wines and ensuring there's a Y for every occasion.
Location of Vineyard
Y Series sources grapes from a variety of sustainably managed sites in South Australia. The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny days cooled by fresh sea breezes off the Gulf of St. Vincent. Close proximity to the Mt. Lofty Ranges provides elevations that vary from 330 to 985 feet above sea level, ensuring that each variety produced for the Y Series thrives in its vineyard throughout this versatile terrain.
Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy
Y Series is founded on 3 core pillars: Authenticity, Sustainability, and Transparency.
Authenticity - Family Owned Australian Winery
- Owned by 6th generation family-owned winery with 175 years of experience
- Founded in 2002, Y Series has been crafting sustainable wine for over 20 years
- 90+ point brand with over 200 awards and counting
Sustainability - Sustainably Produced
- Foster biodiversity in the vineyards
- Gold Member of International Wineries for Climate Action
- Repurpose wastewater
- Lightweight glass bottles
Transparency - Vegan Friendly
- Vegan friendly and Gluten free
- 100% Wild-Fermented
- Minimal Intervention Winemaking
- True to origin and varietal; tastes like Australia
