James' Review
Stephen Shelmerdine has been a major figure in the wine industry for over 25 years, like his family (who founded Mitchelton Winery) before him, and has been honoured for his many services to the industry. Substantial quantities of the grapes produced are sold to others; a small amount of high quality wine is contract-made. The Merindoc and Willoughby Bridge wines are produced from the two eponymous estate vineyards in Heathcote. Exports to China.
About
For three generations the Shelmerdine family has been at the forefront of the modern Victorian wine industry, and among Victoria’s most prominent grape growers. The family have a long history of managing high quality vineyards in Victoria, from the Nagambie Lakes region to the Yarra Valley and Heathcote.
Each estate vineyard is managed to produce sustainable, low yields for the highest quality possible. The Merindoc philosophy is simple; we employ our understanding of the site, soil, and the seasons to craft wines that express the unique characteristics of our vineyards, this inturn ensures wines with a true regional identity.
Specialities
Riesling, chardonnay, pinot gris, vermentino, albarino, nebbiolo, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon.
Cellar Door
Information
With fruit grown from our two Heathcote vineyards, at Merindoc Cellar Door, we have one of the most diverse ranges of wines in the region available for tasting. To help showcase our wines we offer two types of wine tastings.
- Casual tasting
- Merindoc wine flight
Please see https://merindoc.com.au/cellar-door/merindoc-wine-room/ for more information.
Hours
Friday 10am - 4pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm.
Details are correct at time of writing
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Food
Cuisine
Seasonal & Local produce country stlye cooking
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Accommodation
Information
Please visit https://merindoc.com.au/the-region-accommodation/ for more information.
Details are correct at time of writing
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Stockist Information
Stockist
Heathcote Wine Hub, Dan Murphy's Online, Cellarspace.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Steve Webber, Sergio Carlei, Bryan Martin |
| Established |
1994 |
| Dozens |
1800 |
| Vineyards (area) |
35 ha |
| Opening Hours |
W'ends 10-4 |
| Address |
Merindoc Vineyard, 2905 Lancefield-Tooborac Road, Tooborac, Vic 3522
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| Telephone |
(03) 5433 5188
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| Website |
www.merindoc.com.au
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