“Celeste” and “Mingara” are located on the highly regarded and sought after Whitlands plateau; noted for its potential for agricultural diversity (flowers, berries, vineyards, vegetables, nuts and conventional farming).
Grape yields of 8 to 14 tonnes/per ha are usual at this location.
The Pinot Noir and Meunier grown in this higher altitude area are used, along with Chardonnay, for production of super premium sparkling wines.
The property has proven potential as a source of award winning white table wines.
It is one of the highest and coolest vineyard sites in Australia.
Its abundant water and cool temperature and very low frost incidence, ensure a highly unique degree of resilience in future climate change scenarios.
Since its establishment in 1984 the “Mingara” vineyard (and more recently the “Celeste” vineyard have supplied grapes of the highest quality for sparkling and table wines to many leading wine producers including Domaine Chandon (Yarra Valley), Delatite (Mansfield), Wood Park (Bobinawarrah), Rochford (Romsey), Anderson Wines (Rutherglen), Southcorp, Brown Brothers (Milawa), Sam Miranda Wines (Oxley), Tucks Ridge (Mornington), Cofield Wines (Rutherglen) and Giant Steps (Yarra Valley), Yalumba Wines (Angaston), Casella Wines (Griffith) and Victorian Alps Wines (Gapsted)
This is an outstanding chance to secure a select property in a tightly held North East location of Victoria to develop further and enjoy the pristine environment on this very special plateau.
Inspections highly recommended. Property Report available at request.