Description
About Mitchelton WInes
The Mitchelton approach to Riesling centres upon careful monitoring of flavour and acid in the vineyard, and consequent timing of harvest to ensure optimum balance and intensity of flavour. Picking of the grapes occurs in the early hours of the morning in the midst of the regions typically cool nights.
Once in the winery, the juice is chilled and blanketed with an inert gas cover to protect and preserve the fragile aromas and flavours that are so vulnerable once the skin is broken. Upon clarification, the juice is inoculated with a selected aromatic yeast strain that ensures an even, cold ferment over a period of 28 days.
Post fermentation the individual parcels are stabilised, blended and filtered to create a true expression of the variety, vineyard and region.
RECOMMENDED WITH
Pair this wine with Lemongrass BBQ Pork with Rice Vermicelli salad.
Mitchelton Wines, founded in 1969 by Ross Shelmerdine, is a renowned Australian winery with a rich history dating back to 1836 when explorer Major Thomas Mitchell crossed the area. Shelmerdine, with Colin Preece, identified the ideal site for premium grape cultivation along the Goulburn River. The winery features iconic architecture, including a 55-meter tower designed by architects Robin Boyd and Ted Ashton, and recently expanded with a boutique hotel and day spa.
Specializing in Shiraz, Riesling, and Rhône blends, Mitchelton wines embody the estate’s unique terroir. Sustainability is central to its philosophy, with innovative water management, minimal pesticide use, and eco-friendly packaging. The estate’s vineyards, spanning the Mitchelton Estate and Heathcote, thrive on diverse soils, producing wines of complexity and character. Mitchelton continues its legacy of excellence, drawing visitors with its luxurious accommodations, wine experiences, and commitment to the environment.
