Description
About Rowlee Wines
We make wines exclusively from a single vineyard in Orange, New South Wales, utilising varieties suited to a cool climate and high altitude: Arneis, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Nebbiolo, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.
Harvested by hand and crafted in small batches our aim is to make absolutely delicious wine. We work in harmony with the seasons to create the best quality wines from our vineyard.
Although grapes were planted as early as the 1800s, it was not until 1997 that Orange was officially recognised as a wine region. The Orange Wine Region is part of the Central Ranges and sits between 600m and 1,150m above sea level on a sweeping contour, making it the highest vineyard area in Australia.
ll our wines come from our eight hectare vineyard situated in ancient volcanic soils, in the foothills of Mount Canobolas. At 950 metres above sea level the vineyard is exposed to the cool climate and unique topography of the Orange Wine Region.
Soil is deep clay loam, red and brown, derived from basalt. This mix gives free draining soils and a mineral composition that supports the production of exceptional quality grapes.
Our vineyard management encompasses a combination of new and old methods, under a philosophy of minimal intervention and sustainability. Our viticultural practices manage vine balance and fruit exposure, with rows running north south to take advantage of sunlight hours. Our vines are cane and spur pruned to maximise consistency and quality.
