Mount Bellarine Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, aged Cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Mount Bellarine Shiraz is a compelling expression of cool-climate viticulture, shaped by the unique maritime terroir of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. Grown on ancient, self-draining black volcanic soils over limestone, the vines are constantly cooled by moderating ocean breezes from Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. This temperate environment slows ripening, allowing the Shiraz grapes to develop intense, complex flavor profiles while retaining a vibrant natural acidity. Crafted using traditional winemaking techniques, including fermentation in open-top vessels and maturation in select French oak hogsheads, this wine reflects a style reminiscent of the Northern Rhône—elegant, savory, and deeply aromatic, far removed from the heavier, jammy profiles of Australia's warmer inland wine regions. It stands as a testament to the region's rich geological history and its suitability for producing world-class, structured cool-climate reds.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 by David and Catherine Browne, Scotchmans Hill is a pioneering producer on the maritime Bellarine Peninsula within Victoria's acclaimed Geelong wine region. Planted on rich, volcanic basalt soils and moderated by maritime breezes from Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, the estate benefits from a dry, cool maritime microclimate. Guided by long-tenured chief winemaker Robin Brockett, the winery focuses on minimal intervention and precision viticulture to reflect authentic regional terroir. Scotchmans Hill is renowned for its estate-grown, elegant Pinot Noir, complex Chardonnay, cool-climate Shiraz, and its prestige Cornelius single-vineyard collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Shiraz