Current Release
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
