OUR WINES

2019 BLANC DE BLANCS
HOME BLOCK
The hot dry summer summer made for some beautiful more ripe fruit complexity. 100% hand picked Chardonnay on 25 February 2019.
Delightfully fresh, with gorgeous natural acidity. Method-Traditionnelle. Perfect with chilli crab or that special occasion.
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
Winter 2019 was cold, followed by excellent rainfall in the late Spring. Uninterrupted flowering meant that we were seeing generous yields with the hot dry conditions in January and February driving gorgeous fruit complexity.
100% handpicked Chardonnay on 25 February 2019 and chilled in the cool room overnight. De-stemmed and hydraulic basket pressed to 300 bar to ensure gentle extraction of juice. 80% free run juice.
Chardonnay was inoculated with a 9 day fermentation period. Juice was placed in the cool room to control ferment temperatures.
Tirage September 2019
1st Disgorge August 2022
Dosage 3g/l
pH 3.37 // TA 6.7
11.9 % alc // 7.1 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 BLANC DE NOIRS
HOME BLOCK
The hot dry summer summer made for some beautiful more ripe fruit complexity. 100% hand picked Pinot Noir on 21 February 2019. Delightfully fresh, with a generous mouth feel.
Method-Traditionnelle. Perfect with kingfish sashimi or fun in the sun with friends.
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
Winter 2019 was cold, followed by excellent rainfall in the late Spring. Uninterrupted flowering meant that we were seeing generous yields with the hot dry conditions in January and February driving gorgeous fruit complexity.
100% handpicked Pinot Noir on 21 February 2019 and chilled in the cool room overnight. De-stemmed and hydraulic basket pressed to 300 bar to ensure gentle extraction of juice.
80% free run juice. Pinot Noir (MV6) was inoculated with a 10 day fermentation period. Juice was placed in the cool room to control ferment temperatures.
Tirage September 2019
Disgorged August 2022
Dosage 8g/l
pH 3.26 // TA 6.7
11.7 % alc // 6.9 std drinks
Vegan friendly

2023 SHIRAZ ROSÈ
MELBA BLOCK
Our 2023 Rosé is hand crafted using Shiraz grapes from our Melba Block. First year made using Shiraz, this rosé displays elegance. Strawberry and guava notes are obvious, whilst the mid palate is generous. Perfect for any afternoon gathering – fromage & charcuterie
Perfect for any occasion
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested. Clones – 114, 115, MV6
WINEMAKING
00% handpicked on 23 March 2023. Whole bunch vacuum bladder pressed, with 8 hours on skins. Fermented and Matured in aged French oak barrels over 8 months.
100% malolactic fermentation and sugar dry.
131 doz bottled 14 November 2023. Unfined and unfiltered.
11.4% alc // 3.10 pH // 6.75 TA // Vegan Friendly

2023 Viognier Marsanne
Field Blend
Our 2023 Viognier Marsanne displays fragrant aromas of tropical fruits. The palate is clean and crisp, highlighting pear and rock melon. Elegant with a lingering finish.
Perfect for any occasion
VINEYARD
Situated at 120m above sea level in Coldtream, Yarra Valley; planted in Spring 2021. North-South aspect, soil is sedimentary sandstone over bedrock.
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 21 March 2023. Whole bunch vacuum bladder pressed, with settling overnight. Fermented and Matured in aged French oak barrels over 3 months. Blended and matured in stainless tank for a further 5 months.
69 doz bottled 14 November 2023. Unfined and unfiltered.
12.7% alc // 3.10 pH // 7.8 TA // Vegan Friendly1

2021 CHARDONNAY
HOME BLOCK
2021 saw cooler and wet conditions. Despite the high disease pressure in the vineyard, the Chardonnay fruit was extremely clean and of high quality, but bunch size down by 40% contributing to more elegant fruit profile. Similar to the 2020 vintage, the nose displays soft melon tones with a smooth and lingering finish. 75% Malolactic fermentation and 8 months in French oak. This is our first Chardonnay using our vacuum press, resulting in increased aromatics and overall a more elegant approach.
VINEYARD
Steels Gate Vineyard, Chardonnay block. Situated at 230m above sea level, the Chardonnay was planted in the early 1980’s on an undulating, south-west facing slope on friable grey loam soils. Completely unirrigated and hand nurtured. Surrounded by National Park.
WINEMAKING
00% handpicked on 16th March 2021. Whole bunch pressed using vacuum press, with overnight juice settling. Inoculated and matured in 20% new oak. Matured on full ferment lees for 8 months. Bottled 08 Dec 2021. Unfined and unfiltered.
pH 3.25 // TA 5.65
12.0 % alc / 7.1 Std drinks
Vegan Friendly
pH 3.25 // TA 5.65
12.0 % alc / 7.1 Std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2021 ATKINS-DAVIS CHARDONNAY
SINGLE BARREL HOME BLOCK
Owners/ Vignerons son Sebastian has been making a barrel of wine since the age of 8. In year 3 of making wine, Sebastian wanted to understand the key differences between making red and white wine. This single barrel Home Block chardonnay displays white stone fruits and citrus. It is complex and lingers on the back palate. Pairs perfectly with shark bay blue swimmer crab & scallops
VINEYARD
Steels Gate Vineyard, Chardonnay block. Situated at 230m above sea level, the Chardonnay was planted in the early 1980’s on an undulating, south-west facing slope on friable grey loam soils. Completely unirrigated and hand nurtured. Surrounded by National Park.
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 16th March 2021. Whole bunch pressed using vacuum press, with overnight juice settling. Inoculated and matured in a single french oak barrel. Bottled 16 Dec 2021.
pH 3.11 // TA 7.1
Unfined and unfiltered.

2019 SINGLE BARREL CHARDONNAY
MELBA BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 25th March 2020. Whole bunch pressed using a half-ton hydraulic basket press, with overnight juice settling. Inoculated and matured in a one year old François Frères barrique. Matured on full ferment lees for 14 months. Bottled 13 May 2021. Unfined and unfiltered.
pH 3.25 // TA 5.65
12.0 % alc / 7.1 Std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2021 PINOT NOIR
HOME BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 16 March 2021. Matured in seasoned French oak barriques & hogs heads (20% new). Made with 20% whole bunches and 5% Carbonic maceration. Hand bottled by gravity, without fining or filtration on 2nd February 2021. 189 dozen produced.
12.0% alc // pH 3.45 // TA 5.5
Vegan Friendly

2020 Atkins-Davis
Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz
Owners/ Vignerons son Sebastian has been making a barrel of wine since the age of 8. In year 2 of making wine, Sebastian wanted to understand what would happen if you co-fermented Cabernet and Shiraz together. This single barrel Melba Block co-fermented Cabernet and Shiraz (8%) is medium bodied in weight. Displays notes of blackcurrants and cedar, with gentle tannin and a savoury finish.
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
WINEMAKING
100% Hand picked Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz (8%) on 10 Apr 2020. De-stemmed and fermented in a single french oak barrel for 11 months. Bottled 05 May 2020

2020 SOUZÀO
NAGAMBIE
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% hand picked Souzão in March 2020. Inoculated & fermented over a 2 week period. Matured in a combination of aged french oak hogs heads over 11 months. Bottled 10 February 2021.
13.0% alc / 7.7 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 SINGLE BARREL PINOT
MELBA BLOCK
Similar to the Single Barrel Home Block Pinot Noir, the Melba Block Pinot is more Shiraz like in colour than Pinot. The nose displays bright cherry fruit characters, with the French oak integrating beautifully.
Silky elegance with a fine tannin structure makes this a wine to be enjoyed alone or paired beautifully with foods ranging from pastas, duck all the way through to red meats.
This Pinot is drinking perfectly now, but will certainly develop with careful cellaring. (only 285 bottles made)
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 07 March 2019. Inoculated and fermented on skins over a 2 week period. Pressed using a half-ton hydraulic basket press with the primary ferment being completed in a one year old François Frères barrique. Matured on full ferment lees for 13 months. Bottled 28 Jan 2020. Unfined and unfiltered.
Malic 0.01 // Glu/Fru 0.15
13.0 % alc / 7.7 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 SINGLE BARREL PINOT
HOME BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 12 March 2019. Inoculated and fermented on skins over a 2 week period. Pressed using a half-ton hydraulic basket press with the primary ferment being completed in a one year old François Frères barrique. Matured on full ferment lees for 11 months. Bottled 28 Jan 2020. Unfined and unfiltered.
Malic 0.01 // Glu/Fru 0.15
13.0 % alc / 7.7 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NAGAMBIE VINEYARD
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% machine picked in March 2020. Inoculated & fermented over a 2 week period. Matured in a combination of aged french oak hogs heads over 11 months. Bottled 25 February 2021.
12.5% alc / 7.4 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 GRACIANO
NAGAMBIE VINEYARD
VINEYARD
The Shelmerdine Estate, located in the picturesque Nagambie region. Situated at 400m above sea level, the Graciano was grafted on merlot vines in 2016 on textured sandy red clay loams over free draining soil east to west facing.
WINEMAKING
100% hand picked Graciano on 27 Mar 2019. Inoculated & fermented in fermentation pots and matured in a combination of aged french oak. Bottled in March 2020.
13.4% alc / 7.9 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 SHIRAZ
MELBA BLOCK
Coming off the back of an extremely hot summer, this Shiraz has a gorgeous velvety palate showcasing dark plum characters and lovely soft tannin. This light-medium bodied Shiraz is generous and continues to linger with fresh berries and spice
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
WINEMAKING
100% Hand picked Shiraz on 25 Jun 2020. De-stemmed (10% whole bunch). Fermented and matured in a combination of aged french oak barrels (20% new hogs-heads) for 15 months.
13.5% alc/ 8.0 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 Atkins-Davis Merlot
SINGLE BARREL MELBA BLOCK
Owners/ Vignerons son Sebastian has been making a barrel of wine since the age of 8. Now 12, Sebastian is releasing his very first wine under his own label “Atkins-Davis”. Nicknamed “Smerlot”, this medium-bodied wine, displays black fruits and tobacco. The Merlot fruit comes from the Steels Gate Melba Block, in Dixons Creek. Rich in tannin and good acidity ensures this wine will ages gracefully over the next 10+ years. (to be enjoyed at Sebastian’s 18th birthday :))
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
WINEMAKING
100% Hand picked Merlot on 14 Mar 2019. De-stemmed and fermented in a single french oak barrel for 15 months. Bottled 07 May 2020.

2018 CABERNETS
MELBA BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% Hand picked Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc (19%) on 21 Mar 2018. Inoculated & Co-fermented and matured in a combination of aged french oak barrels (hogs-heads) for 12 months. Bottled in March 2019.
13.5% alc/ 8.0 Std Drinks
Vegan Friendly

2022 PINOT NOIR ROSÈ
MELBA BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 10 March 2021. Chilled overnight and whole bunch vacuum bladder pressed. Matured in a stainless tank over 7 months.
100% malolactic fermentation and sugar dry. Due to the extremely wet November, we had interrupted flowering which resulted in 50% less fruit.
Summer was kind with good ripening, resulting in great fruit complexity. Fermentation was consistent, although needed to be chilled to slow the process down, fermenting over 10 days.
140 doz bottled 27 October 2022. Unfined and unfiltered.
12.9% alc / 7.6 std drinks Vegan Friendly

2021 PINOT NOIR ROSÈ
MELBA BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING

2021 CHARDONNAY
HOME BLOCK
2021 saw cooler and wet conditions. Despite the high disease pressure in the vineyard, the Chardonnay fruit was extremely clean and of high quality, but bunch size down by 40% contributing to more elegant fruit profile. Similar to the 2020 vintage, the nose displays soft melon tones with a smooth and lingering finish. 75% Malolactic fermentation and 8 months in French oak. This is our first Chardonnay using our vacuum press, resulting in increased aromatics and overall a more elegant approach.
VINEYARD
Steels Gate Vineyard, Chardonnay block. Situated at 230m above sea level, the Chardonnay was planted in the early 1980’s on an undulating, south-west facing slope on friable grey loam soils. Completely unirrigated and hand nurtured. Surrounded by National Park.
WINEMAKING
00% handpicked on 16th March 2021. Whole bunch pressed using vacuum press, with overnight juice settling. Inoculated and matured in 20% new oak. Matured on full ferment lees for 8 months. Bottled 08 Dec 2021. Unfined and unfiltered.
pH 3.25 // TA 5.65
12.0 % alc / 7.1 Std drinks
Vegan Friendly
pH 3.25 // TA 5.65
12.0 % alc / 7.1 Std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2021 ATKINS-DAVIS CHARDONNAY
SINGLE BARREL HOME BLOCK
Owners/ Vignerons son Sebastian has been making a barrel of wine since the age of 8. In year 3 of making wine, Sebastian wanted to understand the key differences between making red and white wine. This single barrel Home Block chardonnay displays white stone fruits and citrus. It is complex and lingers on the back palate. Pairs perfectly with shark bay blue swimmer crab & scallops
VINEYARD
Steels Gate Vineyard, Chardonnay block. Situated at 230m above sea level, the Chardonnay was planted in the early 1980’s on an undulating, south-west facing slope on friable grey loam soils. Completely unirrigated and hand nurtured. Surrounded by National Park.
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 16th March 2021. Whole bunch pressed using vacuum press, with overnight juice settling. Inoculated and matured in a single french oak barrel. Bottled 16 Dec 2021.
pH 3.11 // TA 7.1
Unfined and unfiltered.

2021 PINOT NOIR
HOME BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 16 March 2021. Matured in seasoned French oak barriques & hogs heads (20% new). Made with 20% whole bunches and 5% Carbonic maceration. Hand bottled by gravity, without fining or filtration on 2nd February 2021. 189 dozen produced.
12.0% alc // pH 3.45 // TA 5.5
Vegan Friendly

2020 PINOT NOIR ROSÈ
MELBA BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 17 March 2020. Combination of foot stomping and destemming and pressed, with overnight juice settling. Matured in stainless tank over 5 months. 100% malolactic fermentation and sugar dry. 107 doz bottled 13 August 2020. Unfined and unfiltered.
13.5% alc / 8.0 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2020 CHARDONNAY
HOME BLOCK
The nose displays soft melon and mineral tones. Citrus characters when fridge temperature, but once warmed to the recommended 10-12 degrees, this wine delivers lychee and guava, with the citrus remaining as a more subtle background character. On the mid palate, there is a slight tart mineral character, yet balanced by the softness from the malolactic fermentation. Using only French oak with approximately 20% new, there is a lovely woody influence that does not overpower the fresh fruit characters, but rather helps balance into a lovely easy drinking Chardonnay. Enjoyed on its own all year round or accompanying a vast number of foods from vegetable dishes, seafood and chicken through to cheese and cold meats.
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 25th March 2020. Whole bunch pressed using a half-ton hydraulic basket press, with overnight juice settling. Inoculated and matured in 20% new oak. Matured on full ferment lees for 10 months. Bottled 01 Feb 2021. Unfined and unfiltered.
pH 3.25 // TA 5.65
12.0 % alc / 7.1 Std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2020 RIESLING
NAGAMBIE VINEYARD
2020 was a very cool and wet year – perfect for Riesling! Fresh and lively; Stone fruits, lime and citrus notes with a fresh clean finish. Pairs perfectly with oysters.
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% hand picked Riesling in Mar 2020. De-stemmed and pressed, with overnight juice settling. Fermented and matured in a combination of aged french oak and stainless tank.
13% alc / 7.7 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2020 PINOT NOIR
HOME BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on April 20th 2020. Matured in seasoned French oak barriques & hogs heads (20% new). Made with 20% whole bunches and 10% Carbonic maceration. Hand bottled by gravity, without fining or filtration on 2nd February 2021. 189 dozen produced.
12.5% alc // pH 3.64 // TA 5.5
Vegan Friendly

2020 Atkins-Davis
Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz
Owners/ Vignerons son Sebastian has been making a barrel of wine since the age of 8. In year 2 of making wine, Sebastian wanted to understand what would happen if you co-fermented Cabernet and Shiraz together. This single barrel Melba Block co-fermented Cabernet and Shiraz (8%) is medium bodied in weight. Displays notes of blackcurrants and cedar, with gentle tannin and a savoury finish.
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
WINEMAKING
100% Hand picked Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz (8%) on 10 Apr 2020. De-stemmed and fermented in a single french oak barrel for 11 months. Bottled 05 May 2020

2020 SOUZÀO
NAGAMBIE
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% hand picked Souzão in March 2020. Inoculated & fermented over a 2 week period. Matured in a combination of aged french oak hogs heads over 11 months. Bottled 10 February 2021.
13.0% alc / 7.7 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 BLANC DE BLANCS
HOME BLOCK
The hot dry summer summer made for some beautiful more ripe fruit complexity. 100% hand picked Chardonnay on 25 February 2019.
Delightfully fresh, with gorgeous natural acidity. Method-Traditionnelle. Perfect with chilli crab or that special occasion.
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
Winter 2019 was cold, followed by excellent rainfall in the late Spring. Uninterrupted flowering meant that we were seeing generous yields with the hot dry conditions in January and February driving gorgeous fruit complexity.
100% handpicked Chardonnay on 25 February 2019 and chilled in the cool room overnight. De-stemmed and hydraulic basket pressed to 300 bar to ensure gentle extraction of juice. 80% free run juice.
Chardonnay was inoculated with a 9 day fermentation period. Juice was placed in the cool room to control ferment temperatures.
Tirage September 2019
1st Disgorge August 2022
Dosage 3g/l
pH 3.37 // TA 6.7
11.9 % alc // 7.1 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 BLANC DE NOIRS
HOME BLOCK
The hot dry summer summer made for some beautiful more ripe fruit complexity. 100% hand picked Pinot Noir on 21 February 2019. Delightfully fresh, with a generous mouth feel.
Method-Traditionnelle. Perfect with kingfish sashimi or fun in the sun with friends.
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
Winter 2019 was cold, followed by excellent rainfall in the late Spring. Uninterrupted flowering meant that we were seeing generous yields with the hot dry conditions in January and February driving gorgeous fruit complexity.
100% handpicked Pinot Noir on 21 February 2019 and chilled in the cool room overnight. De-stemmed and hydraulic basket pressed to 300 bar to ensure gentle extraction of juice.
80% free run juice. Pinot Noir (MV6) was inoculated with a 10 day fermentation period. Juice was placed in the cool room to control ferment temperatures.
Tirage September 2019
Disgorged August 2022
Dosage 8g/l
pH 3.26 // TA 6.7
11.7 % alc // 6.9 std drinks
Vegan friendly

2019 Riesling
NAGAMBIE VINEYARD
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING

2019 SINGLE BARREL CHARDONNAY
MELBA BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 25th March 2020. Whole bunch pressed using a half-ton hydraulic basket press, with overnight juice settling. Inoculated and matured in a one year old François Frères barrique. Matured on full ferment lees for 14 months. Bottled 13 May 2021. Unfined and unfiltered.
pH 3.25 // TA 5.65
12.0 % alc / 7.1 Std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 CHARDONNAY
MELBA BLOCK
Our 2019 Chardonnay is reflective of the hot and dry season. A more textural wine compared to the previous year, displays notes of tropical fruits and melon. Not overpowered by oak and influenced by partial-malolactic fermentation. This Chardonnay has potential to cellar for 10+ years and is best enjoyed at 7-10 degrees celsius.
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked in March 2019. Combination of whole bunch and destemming and pressed, with overnight juice settling. Wild yeast fermentation. Matured in a mixture of seasoned french oak barriques (20% new) and part-malolactic fermentation. Matured on full ferment lees for 9 months. Bottled in December 2019. Unfined and unfiltered.
13.5% alc / 8.8 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 SINGLE BARREL PINOT
MELBA BLOCK
Similar to the Single Barrel Home Block Pinot Noir, the Melba Block Pinot is more Shiraz like in colour than Pinot. The nose displays bright cherry fruit characters, with the French oak integrating beautifully.
Silky elegance with a fine tannin structure makes this a wine to be enjoyed alone or paired beautifully with foods ranging from pastas, duck all the way through to red meats.
This Pinot is drinking perfectly now, but will certainly develop with careful cellaring. (only 285 bottles made)
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 07 March 2019. Inoculated and fermented on skins over a 2 week period. Pressed using a half-ton hydraulic basket press with the primary ferment being completed in a one year old François Frères barrique. Matured on full ferment lees for 13 months. Bottled 28 Jan 2020. Unfined and unfiltered.
Malic 0.01 // Glu/Fru 0.15
13.0 % alc / 7.7 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 SINGLE BARREL PINOT
HOME BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 01 April 2020. Inoculated and fermented on skins over a 2 week period. Pressed using a half-ton hydraulic basket press with the primary ferment being completed in a one year old François Frères barrique. Matured on full ferment lees for 13 months. Bottled 07 May 2021. Unfined and unfiltered.
pH 3.45 // TA 5.55
Malic 0.03 // Glu/Fru 0.07
13.0 % alc / 7.7 Std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 PINOT NOIR
ESTATE BLEND
This wine demonstrates a vibrant nose of black cherries and strawberries,. The palate is delicate and fine with an exotic array of red and black fruits intermixed. This Pinot Noir has elegance, power and finesse. The red fruit complexity from the Melba Block helps to balance out the earthiness from the Home Block fruit.
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING

2019 Atkins-Davis Merlot
SINGLE BARREL MELBA BLOCK
Owners/ Vignerons son Sebastian has been making a barrel of wine since the age of 8. Now 12, Sebastian is releasing his very first wine under his own label “Atkins-Davis”. Nicknamed “Smerlot”, this medium-bodied wine, displays black fruits and tobacco. The Merlot fruit comes from the Steels Gate Melba Block, in Dixons Creek. Rich in tannin and good acidity ensures this wine will ages gracefully over the next 10+ years. (to be enjoyed at Sebastian’s 18th birthday :))
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
WINEMAKING
100% Hand picked Merlot on 14 Mar 2019. De-stemmed and fermented in a single french oak barrel for 15 months. Bottled 07 May 2020.

2019 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NAGAMBIE VINEYARD
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% machine picked in March 2020. Inoculated & fermented over a 2 week period. Matured in a combination of aged french oak hogs heads over 11 months. Bottled 25 February 2021.
12.5% alc / 7.4 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 GRACIANO
NAGAMBIE VINEYARD
VINEYARD
The Shelmerdine Estate, located in the picturesque Nagambie region. Situated at 400m above sea level, the Graciano was grafted on merlot vines in 2016 on textured sandy red clay loams over free draining soil east to west facing.
WINEMAKING
100% hand picked Graciano on 27 Mar 2019. Inoculated & fermented in fermentation pots and matured in a combination of aged french oak. Bottled in March 2020.
13.4% alc / 7.9 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2019 BASTARDO
NAGAMBIE VINEYARD
Bastardo originated in the Jura region of Eastern France, where it is known as Trousseau. Much more widely grown in Portugal under various names including Bastardo. In the Douro region it is used in Port blends or in red wines either as a varietal or in blends. Our Bastardo has full fruit intensity with tones of blackberry and mulberry. Medium body in comparison to a Pinot Noir with a little more grunge.
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING

2018 BLANC DE BLANCS
HOME BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked Chardonnay on 18 February 2018 and chilled in the cool room overnight. Part whole bunch and part de-stemmed. Hydraulic basket pressed to 250 bar and repeated 3 times to ensure gentle extraction of juice. 80% free run juice. Chardonnay was inoculated 3 days later with a 14 day fermentation period. Juice was placed in the cool room to control ferment temperatures. Disgorged in August 2021 with a dosage of 3.5g/l
pH 3.26 // TA 6.9
11.4 % alc // 6.7 std drinks
Vegan friendly

2018 CHARDONNAY
MELBA BLOCK
The 2018 Chardonnay displays notes of citrus and stone fruit. Not overpowered by oak or malo, this Chardonnay exhibits elegant fruit such as melon, pineapple & citrus. It’s soft and refined, this well balanced Chardonnay is perfect for all occasions.
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 25 February 2018. Combination of whole bunch and destemming and pressed, with overnight juice settling. Wild yeast fermentation. Matured in a mixture of seasoned french oak barriques (20% new) and 100% malolactic fermentation. Matured on full ferment lees for 9 months. Bottled 6 December 2018. Unfined and unfiltered.
12.5% alc / 7.4 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2018 PINOT NOIR
ESTATE BLEND
Medium bodied in style, the nose displays sour dark cherry and dark plums. Well balanced with both power and finesse. Drinking incredibly well, but will reward with cellaring.
VINEYARD
Blend of our two estates. 75% Home Block, 25% Melba Block
Home Block Vineyard, Pinot Noir block. Situated at 230m above sea level, the Pinot Noir was planted in the early 1980’s on an undulating, east facing slope on friable grey loam soils. Completely unirrigated and hand nurtured. Surrounded by National Park.
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 5 March 2018. Matured in seasoned French oak barriques & hogs heads, with wild malolactic fermentation. Made with 20% whole bunches and a few other secret, “left-field” techniques, Hand bottled by gravity, without fining or filtration on 6 December 2018.

2018 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NAGAMBIE VINEYARD
VINEYARD
The shelmerdine estate, located in the picturesque Nagambie region. Situated at 230m above sea level, the Cabernet was planted in 1999 on textured sandy red clay loams over free draining soil. East to west facing.
WINEMAKING
100% machine harvested Cabernet Sauvignon on 16 Mar 2018. De-stemmed (10% whole bunch). Fermented and matured in a combination of aged french oak barrels (hogs-heads)
13.5% alc / 8.0 std drinks.
Vegan Friendly

2018 CABERNETs
MELBA BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% Hand picked Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc (19%) on 21 Mar 2018. Inoculated & Co-fermented and matured in a combination of aged french oak barrels (hogs-heads) for 12 months. Bottled in March 2019.
13.5% alc/ 8.0 Std Drinks
Vegan Friendly

2018 SHIRAZ
YARRA VALLEY
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING

2018 SHIRAZ
MELBA BLOCK
This excellent cool climate ‘syrah style’ wine, is highly aromatic and is set to enhance any evening or dinner party. Gorgeous deep plum and dark cherries are displayed, stylistically fruit driven with lovely soft tannin. Pairs beautifully with barbecued lamb or rich dark chocolate for dessert.
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% Hand picked Shiraz on 19 Mar 2018. De-stemmed (10% whole bunch). Fermented and matured in a combination of aged french oak barrels (20% new hogs-heads) for 12 months. Transferred in to stainless tank for a month, prior to bottling in May 2019.
14% alc/ 8.3 std drinks
Vegan Friendly

2017 BLANC DE BLANCS
HOME BLOCK
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING

2017 CHARDONNAY
HOME BLOCK
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
WINEMAKING
100% hand picked on in March 2017. Combination of whole bunch and destemming and pressed, with overnight juice settling. Wild yeast fermentation. Matured in a mixture of seasoned french oak barriques and 20% malolactic fermentation. Matured on full ferment lees for 11 months. Bottled 6 February 2018. Unfined and unfiltered.

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
YARRA VALLEY
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
100% hand picked Cabernet Sauvignon. Matured on lees in seasoned French oak barriques for 12 months (20% new).
13.5% alc / 8.0 std drinks.
Vegan Friendly

2015 SEMILLON
YARRA VALLEY
The 2015 Semillon displays notes of tropical fruits and honey. This is the last wine produced by Shantell Winery owners Shan and Turid. Great food wine – especially seafood.
VINEYARD
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked in March 2015. Crush and destemmed with wild yeast fermentation. Matured in stainless tank

MUSCAT
GLENROWEN
VINEYARD
WINEMAKING
This delightful fortified is made using muscat grapes from Glenrowen. Fermented and aged in Punchon’s (500L) from a mixture of vintages ranging from 2006 – 2009. Bottled in late June 2020.
19.0% alc / 7.5 std drinks.
Vegan Friendly

2010 Vintage Port
RUTHERGLEN
WINEMAKING
18.0% alc / 7.1 std drinks (375ml)