Single-minded

There's no doubt Stephen Shelmerdine is pleased with his newest wines as he pours another glass of sauvignon blanc, then chardonnay and finally a pinot noir that completes the trio under the Phi label. And yes it's named after the 21st letter of the ancient Greek alphabet, a symbol of balance and harmony: descriptors of his Yarra Valley vineyard where these varieties were planted almost 22 years ago.