James' Review
With its sweeping views across to the snow-clad Alps, this is uncompromising cool climate viticulture. Increasing vine age (the earlier plantings were spread between 1968-82, others between 1984-2011), and the adoption of organic (and partial biodynamic) viticulture, have also played a role in providing the red wines with more depth and texture; the white wines are as good as ever; all are wild-yeast fermented. In 2011 Vestey Holdings Limited, the international pastoral giant, acquired a majority holding in Delatite, and has said it represents one of ‘what we hope will be a number of agricultural businesses here'. Exports to Japan and China.
About
Specialising in cool climate wine, Delatite’s winery and vineyards are on rolling hills at the base of Mt Buller in north-east Victoria. It was established in 1968 by Robert and Vivienne Ritchie and now run by their son David.
Our approach to winemaking has been forged from the family’s history of working with the land in Victoria for over 170 years. We’re committed to producing outstanding wines and to biodynamic principles that leave the environment in a better state than when we started.
Specialities
Cool climate wines.
Cellar Door
Information
Free tastings, specatacular views across to Mt Buller and the Victorian Alps. Open Log fire over winter months.
Hours
Delatite’s cellar door is open for Tastings and Sales and 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm (except Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and not until noon on Anzac Day).
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Information
Pizzas, local cheeses, fresh produce platters, and soups and casseroles in winter. Free picnic facilities. Monthly wine dinners/lunches and available for events.
Hours
Menu available 11am – 4pm daily.
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Bacchus Wine Merchant
Ph. 1300 309 773
orders@bacchuswinemerchant.com.au
International Sales Information
Europe/Other
Please contact David Ritchie
david@delatitewinery.com.au
Japan
Village Cellars
Richard Cohen
Ph. 076 6728680
wine@village-cellars.co.jp
Hong Kong
Freemantle International
Grace Li
Ph. 852 9221 0011
graceli@freemantle.com.hk
China
LEONNA PTY LTD
TEL: +86 21 52388660 / +61 434401098
lily.liu@lionna.com.au
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Andy Browning |
| Established |
1982 |
| Dozens |
16 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
27.25 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 10–5 |
| Address |
390 Pollards Road, Mansfield, Vic 3722
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| Telephone |
(03) 5775 2922
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| Website |
www.delatitewinery.com.au
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