Our wines

Reds

2021 Vinelea Shiraz

Almost opaque, deep red to purple colour. A delicious spicy nose with hints of white pepper, cinnamon, violets and sweet oak. The palate is distinctly Northern Rhone in style. With a medium weight, black berry fruits in abundance, some smoky/leathery character, great balance and excellent length, the wine becomes richer and more complex with every taste. 

Very similar to the 2018 Vinelea Shiraz, this wine has a big future and will continue to flesh out for the next 5 to 8 years, but should remain sound and a pleasure to drink for many years. 

Diam cork. 14.5% Alc.

2022 Pinot Noir

Deep translucent red, bright and clean. A complex nose with heady aromas of violets, sour cherry and sweet oak, which keeps evolving throughout the bottle. The palate is generous, tannins are prominent with fruit flavours initially reserved but coming to the fore on the back pallet. Overall the wine is rich and dry, but not overpowering. All is in balance.

50% new oak. Once again only 2 barrels produced, so don’t hesitate.

Diam cork. 14% Alc.

Whites

2023 Chardonnay

Crystal clear, bright yellow/gold colour.

Enticing nose, cashews, citrus and stone fruits, slight woody notes.

Palate is rich and seductive, bright acidity carries the weight perfectly, excellent length, solid chardonnay fruit on first tasting and oak in the mid palate. Beautifully constructed and will start to round out over the next few years.

All of the usual Vinelea Chardonnay characteristic, but with slightly more prominent oak and acidity, a wine that will age well.

 

Diam cork, 13.4% Alc.

2021 petit-blanc

A delicate, clear, pale yellow with excellent clarity, almost polished. The nose is quite closed on first taste, but soon develops sweet floral characters reminiscent of citrus blossom and honeysuckle. The palate is complex, with excellent acid up front, then comes the evolution of delicate guava, gooseberry and a touch of lemon, with outstanding length and a generous weighty finish. Whilst brighter than previous petit-blanc releases, this wine has the structure and character to evolve into a classic white hermitage and will continue developing for 10 years plus.

Marsanne & Roussanne are greatly underrated grape varieties that suit the Australian climate well, and when handled delicately, make a superlative wine. 60/40 Marsanne/Roussanne blend. 

Diam cork, 13.8% Alc.

Where can you buy Vinelea Wines?

Melbourne

  • The Wine Republic, 265 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Vic 3065
  • Beaumaris Cellars, 15 South Concourse, Beaumaris VIC 3193
  • Olinda Cellars, Unit 7/540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda VIC 3788
  • Tom Pocketts Cellars 155 Burke Rd, Glen Iris 3146
  • Nicks Wine Merchants, 10-12 Jackson Court, East Doncaster 3109

 

Sydney

  • Different Drop, Unit F5A, 42 Wattle St, Ultimo, 2007
  • The Oak Barrel 152 Elizabeth St, Sydney, 2000
  • Wine Culture, 23 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase 2069
  • Australian Wine Centre, 42 Pitt Street Circular Quay, Sydney, 2000

 

Brisbane

  • The Wine Emporium, Tenancy E2, Gasworks, 76B Skyring Terrace, Newstead Qld 4006