James' Review
Owner-winemaker Mario Marson spent many years as the winemaker/viticulturist with the late Dr John Middleton at the celebrated Mount Mary. Mario has over 35 years of experience in Australia and overseas, having undertaken vintages at Isole e Olena in Tuscany and Piedmont, and Domaine de la Pousse d'Or in Burgundy, where he was inspired to emulate the multi-clonal wines favoured by these producers, pioneered in Australia by John Middleton. In 1999 he and his wife, Helen, purchased the Vinea Marson property on the eastern slopes of the Mt Camel Range, and have planted shiraz and viognier, plus Italian varieties sangiovese, nebbiolo, barbera and refosco dal peduncolo. Marson also sources north-eastern Italian varietals from Porepunkah in the Alpine Valleys. Exports to China.
About
Vinea Marson is a small, family owned and operated winery in the heart of Heathcote in Central Victoria.
Our inspiration stems from Mario’s Italian heritage – Mario’s grandfather made Friulano, Cabernet and Merlot and his great-grandfather was chief winemaker for the local padrone. His father, Giuseppe, planted rows of vines in their Melbourne backyard to bring Italian wine to the dinner table each night. Making wine and serving it with plentiful Italian food was a Marson way of life.
Mario and Helen together with their daughters, Laura, Madeleine and Emily, embarked upon their own journey - establishing Vinea Marson. Since 2000 the Marson family have cultivated vines in the ancient soils of Heathcote with dedication and passion, bringing premium quality wine to tables in Australia and overseas.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Mario Marson |
| Established |
2000 |
| Dozens |
2500 |
| Vineyards (area) |
7.12 ha |
| Opening Hours |
W'ends |
| Address |
411 Heathcote-Rochester Road, Heathcote, Vic 3523
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| Telephone |
0430 312 165
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| Website |
www.vineamarson.com
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