Winemaker Matt Large started Praeter nearly a decade ago, indulging a desire to explore Nebbiolo’s potential in various Australian winegrowing regions. No small feat, particularly when you consider that he has established his own brand while also maintaining his day job as senior winemaker at Shaw + Smith. In 2024, Matt made the decision to leave his role at Shaw + Smith. It wasn’t a choice he made lightly, but it has allowed him to return to farming and engage with the vineyards he works with on a much more personal basis. The product of his efforts arrives in the form of Praeter's Single Vineyard range, including the inaugural release of his Truscott Block Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.