Our Wines
Wonga Estate wines are handcrafted: whole bunches, foot treading, open ferments, basket pressed, minimally handled and in most cases unfiltered by Greg at the on site micro-winery. The terroir of Wonga Estate is one that provides rich fruit, texture, minerality, good structure and natural acidity. The fruit is in balance when full physiological ripeness is reached and with natural acid retention. Therefore there is no requirement for any acid additions Recently only wild yeasts have been used and with high quality French oak selection, no tannin additions are necessary or used. The fruit is low yielding and handpicked at optimum ripeness, between 13 and 14 beaume.
In 2002 the range expanded with Shiraz grown in the Colbinabbin area of Heathcote. The cambrian earth for which the area is famous has become the most prized of soil profiles, existing in a long double band starting south of Heathcote and extending some 35 km to the north of Colbinabbin. It is these 500 million-year-old volcanic soils that are the source of such exceptional Shiraz. 2002 was a surprising year in that crops throughout the Heathcote region were well down to as little as 25 per cent in some vineyards. Thus producing intense full-bodied styles.
The fruit is from low yielding dry grown old vines planted in its rare Cambrian earth, it is this Cambrian earth that, like the terra rossa of the Coonawarra, confers the area’s unique ability to produce extraordinary Shiraz.
The wine is fermented with its indigenous yeasts; barrel fermented and matured in new and one year old French barriques for 24 months.
Our first release was 2002 Heathcote Shiraz. Total production was 120 dozen. Due to popular demand Wonga Estate now has increased its production to approximately 400 dozen per vintage
Chardonnay
The fruit is estate grown and is from low yielding (1.5 tonnes to the acre) non irrigated vines and matured in new and one year old French oak barriques for 10 months.
2008 Chardonnay
Bright, pale yellow straw colour, intense aroma of stone fruit. The palate shows intensity of melons, stone fruit, golden delicious apples, grapefruit and good depth of flavour, palate weight, textured layering and oak with an excellent long finish. Alcohol 13% |
Hand picked
Total production
Cellaring Potential |
February 2008
340 cases
2013 |
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Pinot Noir
The fruit is estate grown and is from low yielding (1.5 tonnes to the acre) non irrigated vines and matured in new and one and two year old French oak barriques for 18 months.
2006 Pinot Noir
Bright crimson colour, ripe cherry berry fruits, hints of mocha and coffee with fruit sweetness enhanced by oak, medium bodied attractive ripe fruit on the palate with some elegent attributes and excellent length. |
Hand picked
Total production
Cellaring Potential |
March 2006
150 cases
Drink now to 2010
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Heathcote Shiraz
The fruit is from low yielding dry grown old vines planted in Heathcote's rare cambrian earth, it is this cambrian earth that, like the terra rossa of the Coonawarra, confers the area's unique ability to produce extraordinary Shiraz. The wine is fermented with its indigenous (natural) yeasts, barrel fermented and matured in new and one year old French oak barriques for 24 months.
2006 Heathcote Shiraz
Rich deep purple, intense bouquet of blackberries, cloves and cinnamon, the palate rich and complex, yet fine and elegant, a juicy array of red/black fruits, aniseed and chocolate, the tannins ripe with well integrated oak. Alcohol 14.5% |
Hand picked
Total production
Cellaring Potential |
March 2006
350 cases
2025 |
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The Fugue
A composition of Wonga Estate's award winning Heathcote Shiraz and our Yarra Valley Pinot Noir which have gradually built up into a complex form having somewhat distinct stages of development and a marked climax at the finish.
2006 The Fugue
Elegant but quite complex medium bodied palate of red berries, plums and cherries, well integrated oak with a silky texture to the fine and savoury tannins. Alcohol: 14.5% |
Hand picked & blended
Total production
Cellaring Potential |
March 2006
100 cases
2015 |
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Wine Gift Boxes
Elegently packaged boxed wine gifts are available in a variety
of combinations.
Contact us for a price list and details.
Hand picked - For celebrations and special occassions
Production - Anytime required
Potential - 2006 - 2015
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