Mitchelton Wines

In Goulburn Valley, north of Melbourne, rises the tower of the Mitchelton Winery. The iconic building is also featured in the brand's logo. Wine has been produced here since 1969, with a special focus on Shiraz and Riesling.

The estate with the tower

The estate takes its name from the explorer Major Thomas Mitchell, who is said to have been there in the 19th century.

In 1991 Mitchelton Wines won the Jimmy Watson Trophy for its Shiraz and was named Winery of the Year. It also established a top-notch restaurant and hotel and began hosting outdoor concerts, with guests such as Bryan Adams.

A little paradise in the middle of water

As already mentioned, the estate specializes in Riesling and Shiraz, but also produces cuvées from grape varieties of the Rhône Valley. With care and attention to the land, the head winemaker Andrew Santarossa produces wines that beautifully represent the terroir and climate.

The hot climate of the area is absorbed by a large quantity of waters, which can be found everywhere. The soil consists of:

• sand
• gravel
• clay
• granite sediments

In addition to the crops grown on the estate itself, there are also additional harvests from the Heathcote area and some partner wineries. 

The meandering Goulburn River shapes the environment and thus the flora and fauna of the estate, which Mitchelton is committed to preserving. Accordingly, Mitchelton has its own water management system to reduce consumption, hardly any synthetic pesticides are used, and the banks of the Goulburn River are regularly replanted with native plants and maintained.

In addition to winegrowing, Mitchelton has also decided to present its own homeland in the form of an art exhibition, in which various pieces are displayed that are decorated with indigenous art. In addition to the classic paintings, there is also a truck that is completely painted with Aboriginal motifs.