Our Review
Kathleen Quealy and Kevin McCarthy were among the early waves of winemakers on the Mornington Peninsula. They challenged the status quo – most publicly by introducing Mornington Peninsula pinot gris/grigio (with great success). Behind this was improvement and diversification in site selection, plus viticulture and winemaking techniques that allowed their business to grow significantly. The estate plantings are 2ha each of pinot noir, pinot gris and friulano, as well as smaller plots of riesling, chardonnay and moscato giallo. Their leased vineyards are established on what Kathleen and Kevin consider to be premium sites for pinot gris and pinot noir. These are now single vineyard wines: Musk Creek, Campbell & Christine and the newer Tussie Mussie Vineyard. Son Tom stepped up as head winemaker in 2019. Lucas Blanck manages the certified organic estate vineyards; the leased vineyards are moving towards 100% organic management. Exports to Japan, China and Taiwan.
About
Single vineyard expressions of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris are the core of Quealy Winemakers. They are the fruit of thirty years of winegrowing in their region. Kevin McCarthy’s travels in Italy inspired them to plant significant areas on their vineyard to Friulano, Moscato Giallo, Malvasia and more recently Ribolla Gialla. These are the exciting varieties for Skin Contact white wine with their late ripening, cool acidity, golden aromatic skins. Their Cellar Door is built into the heart of their winery, set amidst terra cotta amphora and oak barrels. Their eclectic mix of wines is a tribute to the potential of cool climate Mornington Peninsula.
Specialities
Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Friulano, Skin Contact Varietals
Cellar Door
Information
Taste and traverse the widest array of Mornington Peninsula wine, where tradition and innovation work in harmony to elaborate exhilarating styles.
Hours
7 Days, 9-5
Details are correct at time of writing
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Food
Details are correct at time of writing
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Stockist Information
Distribution Information
If you would like to purchase Quealy wines please call our office on (03) 5982 2483 so we can advise the closest stockist. Alternatively you can email us on info@quealy.com.au or buy online at www.quealy.com.au
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Kathleen Quealy, Tom McCarthy |
| Established |
1982 |
| Dozens |
8000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
8 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 9-5 |
| Address |
62 Bittern-Dromana Road, Balnarring, Vic 3926
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| Telephone |
(03) 5983 2483
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| Website |
www.quealy.com.au
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