Description
Enjoy award-winning, single-vineyard organic and biodynamic wines from a rustic rammed- earth cellar door and art gallery surrounded by peaceful gardens and overlooking the Hotham Valley.
Formerly Hotham Valley Estate, the vineyard was planted in 1988. Current owners Leonard Bruin and Wouter Denig converted the operation to follow strict organic and biodynamic practices in 2002. Situated at an altitude of 350 metres, the vineyards enjoy ideal growing conditions of hot summers and cool winters, evident in the wines which combine elegance, structure and vibrant fruit characters.
Hotham Ridge has won over 30 different medals and 11 trophies from various Australian wine shows since 2003.
The Wines
Varieties include Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Verdelho and Zinfandel. A Mistelle white port or Shiraz port are also available in winter.
Cellar Door
Open from Friday-Sunday 11am-3pm, the rustic cellar door offers a stunning environment to discover the wines and learn about organic and biodynamic winemaking principles.
Unique Highlights
Check out the large rammed-earth barrel room that has been transformed into an art gallery with an industrial style. Ten different exhibitions are shown each year. Two self catered cottages are available in the Hotham Ridge property too.
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Open Days / times: Weekends and Public Holidays 12pm-5pm
Wine Region: Central WA
Facilities: Cellar Door, Accommodation, BBQ Facilities, Functions, Light Food, Picnic Facilities, Restaurant
Wine Variety: Botrytis Semillon, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Riesling, Sangiovese, Semillon, Shiraz, Tawny, Tempranillo, Zinfandel, Fortified, Dessert, Rosé
Cases Produced: 3000 cases
Established: 1987
Winemaker: Wouter Denig