Mitchelton Wines
Goulburn Valley , Victoria
Brands
Mitchelton Heathcote, Mitchelton, Preece & The Bend Wine
Winery Overview
The origins of Mitchelton date back to first vine plantings in 1969 and has since become a well-known destination in Central Victoria, symbolized by the iconic Ashton Tower standing proud at 55 meters. Our connection to the land, people and history leads us to ensure we grow and source only the highest quality fruit from both vineyard and region. Our authentic estate range cleverly combines tradition with progression and refinement and captures the heart and soul of what we do, and have done at Mitchelton for more than 50 years, whilst our Preece range, pays homage to sourcing varieties that reflect their region.
Mitcheltons approach for each one of our wines is thoughtful, sophisticated and focused. The end result are wines of balance, distinct personality, intensity of flavour and longevity.
With a focus on Rhone varieties, Shiraz and Marsanne, along with other exciting varieties, Mitchelton offers something for every wine lover.
We source our fruit from selected growers and our three family owned vineyards, Nagambie Lakes, home of the Estate, Heathcote and Yarra Valley.
Our Estate has a focus on Rhone varieties, Heathcote has a focus on reds and Yarra Valley, is our cool climate vineyard.
Available in
India, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam
Chief Winemaker/s
Chief Winemaker is Christian James and Vineyard Manager is John Armstrong.
Winemaker Bio
Like many winemakers, Christian's journey into the wine industry did not begin within the confines of a vineyard or winery.
After dedicating eight years to the Insolvency Department within the Australian Public Service, Christian determined that his profound passion for wine was too compelling to overlook.
In 2014, Christian enrolled at Charles Sturt University and relocated from Brisbane to Victoria to embark on his career in the wine industry. As fate would have it, he began his practical experience at Mitchelton in 2015, remaining there until 2017 before exploring other regions. During this period, he completed his Bachelor of Wine Science while working full-time, accruing nine years of experience across various regions in Victoria. His career included working with Llew Knight at Granite Hills, where he specialized in Riesling and cool climate reds, and gaining invaluable training in viticultural practices and winemaking methodologies with the Quealy and McCall families on the Mornington Peninsula.
“I truly believe that great wines are made in the vineyard and it is our role to honour the hard work done out there and use the tools we have, to highlight the best attributes of the fruit from the season”.
His enthusiasm for champagne and sparkling wines, complemented by his appreciation for vibrant, medium-bodied Rhône blends, exceptional Chardonnay, and refined Shiraz, aligns well with Mitchelton's current and future portfolio.
He’s enthusiastic about his new chapter at Mitchelton, committed to the importance of viticulture and creating some of the finest wines our region has to offer. This endeavour will be guided by the esteemed mentorship of two renowned winemakers, Doug Neal and Mike Mudge.
“I have a collective 50+ years of experience available to me which is such a privilege and always a humbling experience every time we get together.
The future is bright at Mitchelton and Christian looks forward to leading the talented viticultural and winemaking teams towards the creation of exceptional and innovative wines, with a strong emphasis on maintaining superior quality and longevity.