Rosby Wines 2023 Chardonnay (6 Bottles) Mudgee, NSW

$240.00 GST Included

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Yellow apple, lemon, with nice touch of oak, delightful spice like white peppercorn. On palate, it has mouth-watering acid with a little bit of creamy texture. Medium length, clean finish. Winemaker: Tim Stevens

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About Rosby Wines, Mudgee NSW

When Kay and Gerald Norton-Knight first moved into a ramshackle pisé cottage on 80 acres, called ‘Rosby’, outside of Mudgee as newlyweds in 1983, they dreamt of making a home and raising a family. Five acres of garden and four daughters later, Gerry began planting grapevines on the sheltered, sloping block he’d been eyeing off for years, officially calling himself a vigneron when his first cabernet buds burst in 1996.

Rosby Wines are the epitome of low-impact viticulture and truly boutique wine production. Borne from 15 acres of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz grapes — planted in 1995 and then pruned and picked by hand — the vineyard is carefully managed to produce high-quality, low-yield single vineyard wines.

Varietals are pressed in small parcels at a local winery, and lovingly tended by both vigneron and winemaker to produce fine, fruit-driven wines designed to age well.

The 2009 vintage saw the addition of a deliciously sticky liqueur port and in 2011 a refreshing rosé added to the Rosby cabernet and shiraz staples. In 2014, new blocks of riesling, chardonnay and sangiovese were planted as a future complement to the reds already in the cellar.

The small fruit yields underpinning the Norton-Knight’s low-impact farming philosophy mean that Rosby wines won’t always found in bottle shops. Instead, orders are taken online, by phone, email, or by literally knocking on Kay and Gerald’s door.

Rosby Wines and Guesthouse in Mudgee, NSW

"Gerald and Kay Norton-Knight have four hectares of shiraz and two hectares of cabernet sauvignon established on what is truly a unique site in Mudgee. Many vignerons like to think that their vineyard has special qualities, but in this instance the belief is well-based." James Halliday

Rosby’s label speaks to the authentic home-grown flavour of the Norton-Knight’s production: A daughter graces the front label in a dress snatched from Kay’s wardrobe, while true stories of life on the vineyard delight drinkers on the back. This is life at Rosby: simple, unspoiled, and best enjoyed in the company of friends.

The small fruit yields underpinning the Norton-Knight’s low-impact farming philosophy mean that Rosby wines won’t ever be found in bottle shops. Instead, orders are taken online, by phone, email, or by literally knocking on Kay and Gerald’s door.