$10 Standard Wine Tasting
5 wines
$15 Wine Flights
3 x 50ml pour
$30 Private Tasting
30 min private tasting of premium selections
By appointment only
5 wines
3 x 50ml pour
30 min private tasting of premium selections
By appointment only
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 celcius
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.
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 frenchoak 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
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.
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.
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 frenchoak 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
Wine Club Members Only
(Purchase at cellar door only)
Elegant fruits displayed on the palate with understated nectarine and white peaches developing. A hint of spice and refined mineral notes. Lovely freshness and a long finish. Definitely one to keep for the long haul!
Steels Gate Vineyard Chardonnay block is 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.
100% handpicked 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.
(Purchase at cellar door only)
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.
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.
100% handpicked in March 2015. Crush and destemmed with wild yeast fermentation. Matured in stainless tank
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.
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
Eloquent and fragrant. Notes of ripe pears and mandarin, with a lemon sorbet palate.
The Shelmerdine Estate, located in the picturesque Nagambie region. Situated at 230m above sea level, the Riesling was planted in 2001 on textured sandy red clay loams over free draining soil. East to west facing.
100% hand picked Riesling on 6 Mar 2019. De-stemmed and pressed, with overnight juice settling. Fermented and matured in a combination of aged french oak and stainless tank.
11.9% alc / 7.0 std drinks
Vegan Friendly
Graciano is an aromatic red wine grape variety that is prized for the rich colour and flavour it gives. There’s a herbaceous characteristic sparking woody/oily herbs on the nose and palate such as thyme or rosemary.
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.
100% hand picked Graciano on 27 Mar 2019. Innoculated & 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
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.
The Shelmerdine Estate is located in the picturesque Nagambie region. Situated at 400m above sea level, the Bastardo was grafted on merlot vines in 2016 on textured sandy red clay loams over free draining soil east to west facing.
100% hand picked Bastardo on 6 Mar 2019. Innoculated & fermented in open fermentation pots and matured in a combination of aged french oak. Bottled in March 2020.
14.5% alc / 8.6 std drinks.
Vegan Friendly
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.
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.
100% handpicked in March 2019. 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 28th January 2020. 4500 bottles produced.
13.2% alc / 7.8 std drinks.
Vegan Friendly
Wine Club Members Only
(Purchase at cellar door only)
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
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.
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
Stunning dark purple colour lives up to expectation with well-rounded dark cherries, blackberry and mulberry filling the palate.
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.
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
Wine Club Members Only
(Purchase at cellar door only)
This medium bodied Cabernet blend displays bright classic flavours of dark cherries and plum, with an undertone of mandarin. Gorgeous cassis with hints of cedar on the nose, this estate blend has vibrant acidity and will reward with careful cellaring.
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
This wine is all about the subtle tannins. Beautiful bell pepper on the nose, full mid-palate of blackberry and mulberry, smooth tannins and medium body with a hint of mocha to finish.
Located in the picturesque Yarra Valley region. Situated at 150m above sea level, the Cabernet vines were planted in the early 1990’s. 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand-harvested.
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
Excellent cool climate Shiraz in a Syrah style with dusty tannins and a savoury finish. Beautiful floral violet aromas, cassius, red plum. Very fresh on the palate, balanced and delicious blend of dark cherries, blackberry fruit with toasty oak and a touch of spice.
Located in the picturesque Yarra Valley region. Situated at 150m above sea level, the Shiraz vines were planted in the early 1990’s. 100% cane pruned to insure best quality fruit is grown and hand-harvested.
100% hand picked Shiraz. Matured on lees in seasoned French oak hogsheads for 10 months. Bottled in November 2018 and released in March 2019. Reflective of the season, the wet December followed by warm days and cool nights have resulted in production of a more finessed wine reminiscent of a syrah.
13.0% alc / 8.0 std drinks.
Vegan Friendly
Wine Club Members Only
(Purchase at cellar door only)
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.
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
Our cool, sheltered vineyard with its 40+ year old dry-grown vines coped extremely well, giving us an amazing sparkling that displays a crisp dry, creamy textured, fine-bead & lingering beeswax finish.
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.
100% handpicked on 28 February 2017. De-stemmed and pressed, with overnight juice settling. Fermented and matured in stainless tank. Method-Traditionelle, disgorged Dec 2020 with a dosage of 5g/l.
11.5% alc / 6.8 std drinks
Vegan Friendly
100% Pinot Noir. Savoury & Dry with a strawberry nose & delightful finish.The 2020 Rosé is crafted using 100% Pinot Noir grapes from our Melba Block. Keeping with our preferred french-style of Rosé, the subtlety of the strawberry nose is balanced beautifully with a savoury palate and a bright finish. This elegant Rosé will drink beautifully during the warmer months.
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
(Purchase at cellar door only)
A rich, fruity complex style of vintage Port. Mouth filling wine with hints of sultanas, liquorice, chocolate and coffee.
No information here at the moment but I’m sure we are working on it!
With everything we love in a Christmas pudding recipe there are so many stunning elements to this wine. As it opens up, there’s cinnamon, brown sugar, orange rind and ginger – all you need is the hidden threepence and you are set.
Ned Kelly country – These Muscat grapes were grown in North East Victoria, in the township of Glenrowen. Glenrowen’s reputation for full bodied reds, fragrant whites and renowned fortifies made it too irresistible not to make something special for our friends and family.
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
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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 celcius
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.
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 frenchoak 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
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.
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.
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 frenchoak 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
Wine Club Members Only
(Purchase at cellar door only)
Elegant fruits displayed on the palate with understated nectarine and white peaches developing. A hint of spice and refined mineral notes. Lovely freshness and a long finish. Definitely one to keep for the long haul!
Steels Gate Vineyard Chardonnay block is 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.
100% handpicked 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.
(Purchase at cellar door only)
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.
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.
100% handpicked in March 2015. Crush and destemmed with wild yeast fermentation. Matured in stainless tank
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.
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
Eloquent and fragrant. Notes of ripe pears and mandarin, with a lemon sorbet palate.
The Shelmerdine Estate, located in the picturesque Nagambie region. Situated at 230m above sea level, the Riesling was planted in 2001 on textured sandy red clay loams over free draining soil. East to west facing.
100% hand picked Riesling on 6 Mar 2019. De-stemmed and pressed, with overnight juice settling. Fermented and matured in a combination of aged french oak and stainless tank.
11.9% alc / 7.0 std drinks
Vegan Friendly
Graciano is an aromatic red wine grape variety that is prized for the rich colour and flavour it gives. There’s a herbaceous characteristic sparking woody/oily herbs on the nose and palate such as thyme or rosemary.
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.
100% hand picked Graciano on 27 Mar 2019. Innoculated & 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
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.
The Shelmerdine Estate is located in the picturesque Nagambie region. Situated at 400m above sea level, the Bastardo was grafted on merlot vines in 2016 on textured sandy red clay loams over free draining soil east to west facing.
100% hand picked Bastardo on 6 Mar 2019. Innoculated & fermented in open fermentation pots and matured in a combination of aged french oak. Bottled in March 2020.
14.5% alc / 8.6 std drinks.
Vegan Friendly
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.
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.
100% handpicked in March 2019. 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 28th January 2020. 4500 bottles produced.
13.2% alc / 7.8 std drinks.
Vegan Friendly
Wine Club Members Only
(Purchase at cellar door only)
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
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.
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
Stunning dark purple colour lives up to expectation with well-rounded dark cherries, blackberry and mulberry filling the palate.
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.
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
Wine Club Members Only
(Purchase at cellar door only)
This medium bodied Cabernet blend displays bright classic flavours of dark cherries and plum, with an undertone of mandarin. Gorgeous cassis with hints of cedar on the nose, this estate blend has vibrant acidity and will reward with careful cellaring.
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
This wine is all about the subtle tannins. Beautiful bell pepper on the nose, full mid-palate of blackberry and mulberry, smooth tannins and medium body with a hint of mocha to finish.
Located in the picturesque Yarra Valley region. Situated at 150m above sea level, the Cabernet vines were planted in the early 1990’s. 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand-harvested.
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
Excellent cool climate Shiraz in a Syrah style with dusty tannins and a savoury finish. Beautiful floral violet aromas, cassius, red plum. Very fresh on the palate, balanced and delicious blend of dark cherries, blackberry fruit with toasty oak and a touch of spice.
Located in the picturesque Yarra Valley region. Situated at 150m above sea level, the Shiraz vines were planted in the early 1990’s. 100% cane pruned to insure best quality fruit is grown and hand-harvested.
100% hand picked Shiraz. Matured on lees in seasoned French oak hogsheads for 10 months. Bottled in November 2018 and released in March 2019. Reflective of the season, the wet December followed by warm days and cool nights have resulted in production of a more finessed wine reminiscent of a syrah.
13.0% alc / 8.0 std drinks.
Vegan Friendly
Wine Club Members Only
(Purchase at cellar door only)
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.
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
Our cool, sheltered vineyard with its 40+ year old dry-grown vines coped extremely well, giving us an amazing sparkling that displays a crisp dry, creamy textured, fine-bead & lingering beeswax finish.
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.
100% handpicked on 28 February 2017. De-stemmed and pressed, with overnight juice settling. Fermented and matured in stainless tank. Method-Traditionelle, disgorged Dec 2020 with a dosage of 5g/l.
11.5% alc / 6.8 std drinks
Vegan Friendly
100% Pinot Noir. Savoury & Dry with a strawberry nose & delightful finish.The 2020 Rosé is crafted using 100% Pinot Noir grapes from our Melba Block. Keeping with our preferred french-style of Rosé, the subtlety of the strawberry nose is balanced beautifully with a savoury palate and a bright finish. This elegant Rosé will drink beautifully during the warmer months.
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
(Purchase at cellar door only)
A rich, fruity complex style of vintage Port. Mouth filling wine with hints of sultanas, liquorice, chocolate and coffee.
No information here at the moment but I’m sure we are working on it!
With everything we love in a Christmas pudding recipe there are so many stunning elements to this wine. As it opens up, there’s cinnamon, brown sugar, orange rind and ginger – all you need is the hidden threepence and you are set.
Ned Kelly country – These Muscat grapes were grown in North East Victoria, in the township of Glenrowen. Glenrowen’s reputation for full bodied reds, fragrant whites and renowned fortifies made it too irresistible not to make something special for our friends and family.
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
