Our Review
Owners Bill and Jane Shrapnel have long loved the wines of Alsace: Colmar is the main town in that region. The Shrapnels realised a long-held ambition when they purchased an established, high-elevation (980m) vineyard in May '13. Everything they have done has turned to gold: notably grafting cabernet sauvignon to pinot noir, merlot to chardonnay, and shiraz to pinot gris. The plantings are now 1.77ha of pinot noir (clones 667, 777, 115 and MV6), 1.25ha of chardonnay (clones 95, 96 and P58), 1.24ha of riesling and lesser quantities of pinot gris, gewürztraminer and the Tahbilk clone of shiraz. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir
Cellar Door
Information
We welcome wine lovers to share the fruits of our labours in our elegant cellar door overlooking the picturesque vineyard. Open daily from 11am to 4pm. Bookings appreciated.
Hours
Mon–Fri 11–4, w’ends & public hols 10–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
L’Atelier Wines
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Will Rikard-Bell |
| Viticulturalist |
Ian Pearce |
| Region |
Orange |
| Address |
790 Pinnacle Road, Orange, NSW 2800
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| Established |
2013 |
| Dozens |
2000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
5.9 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Mon–Fri 11–4, w’ends & public hols 10–5 |
| Telephone |
0419 977 270
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| Website |
www.colmarestate.com.au
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