Very Good Producer of wines with class and Character
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Witchmount Estate
557 Leakes Road, Rockbank, Vic 3335
Region Sunbury
Winemaker Tony Ramunno & Steve Goodwin
EST. 1991
Cases 6800
Summary
Gaye and Matt Ramunno operate Witchmount Estate in conjunction with its Italian restaurant and function rooms. Over 20 ha of vines have been established since 1991: varieties include nebbiolo, barbera, tempranillo and the rare northern Italian white grape picolit. The quality of the wines is consistently good, the prices very modest. Exports to Canada and Singapore.
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Sauvignon Blanc 2006
A spotlessly clean bouquet; grass, herb, gooseberry and citrus chase each other along the palate before a cleansing, crisp, dry finish. Screwcap 13° alc. RATING 94 DRINK 2008
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Shiraz 2004
Medium-bodied, complex, but perfectly fused black fruits, cedar oak and fine tannins; long finish and immaculate balance. Screwcap 14.5° alc.
RATING 94 DRINK 2019
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Cabernet Merlot 2005
Deeply coloured; richly robed and layered blackcurrant fruit, with touches of cedar and mocha; ripe tannins. Trophy Ballarat Wine Show '06. Screwcap 14.5° alc.
RATING 94 DRINK 2020
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Pinot Gris 2006
A highly aromatic though unusual bouquet; ripe pear and apple flavours, with more impact than most. Screwcap 13.5° alc.
RATING 90 DRINK 2008
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Very Good Producer of wines with class and Character
*****
Witchmount Estate
557 Leakes Road, Rockbank, Vic 3335
Region Sunbury
Winemaker Steve Goodwin
EST. 1991
Cases 10 000
Summary
Gaye and Matt Ramunno operate Witchmount Estate in conjunction with its onsite Italian restaurant and function rooms, which are open wed-sun for lunch and dinner. Over 20 ha of vines have been established since 1991: varieties include nebbiolo, barbera, Tempranillo, and the rare southern Italian white grape picolit. The quality of the wines is consistently good, the prices very modest. Exports to Canada and Singapore.
*****
Shiraz 2003
Elegant, supple and smooth; bordering on delicate, yet has terrific drive and length.
RATING 94 DRINK 2013 $24
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Very Good Producer of wines with class and Character
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Witchmount Estate
557 Leakes Road, Rockbank, Vic 3335
Region Sunbury
Winemaker Steve Goodwin
EST. 1991
Cases 10 000
Summary
Gaye and Matt Ramunno operate Witchmount Estate in conjunction with its onsite Italian restaurant and function rooms, which are open wed-sun for lunch and dinner. Over 20 ha of vines have been established since 1991: varieties include nebbiolo, barbera, Tempranillo, and the rare southern Italian white grape picolit. The quality of the wines is consistently good, the prices very modest. Exports to Canada.
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Shiraz 2002
Highly fragrant red fruits and spice aromas; cherry raspberry and plum fruit; long, fine palate.
RATING 93 DRINK 2017 $25
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Olivia’s Paddock Chardonnay 2003
Complex, with nicely controlled barrel ferment inputs on grapefruit and melon; good length and intensity.
RATING 91 DRINK 2008 $22
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Kleenskin Cabernet Shiraz 2002
Medium-bodied; attractive black fruits; some spicy tannins provide structure.
RATING 88 DRINK 2009 $15
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Kleenskin Chardonnay 2004
Light bodied; fresh melon and peach fruit; direct unwooded, but flavoursome style.
RATING 87 DRINK Now $15
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Pinot Gris 2004
RATING 86 DRINK Now $18
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