All Saints Estate is one of the most spectacular vineyard
settings in Australia. The entrance is lined by 120 year old
elm trees that change beautifully with the seasons. The
stunning landscaped gardens are a huge attraction, with a
rose garden, ponds and gently undulating amphitheatres,
which host many wine and food festivals, concerts and
wedding ceremonies throughout the year. All Saints Estate
also houses the renowned restaurant ‘The Terrace’, a
cooperage and one of the finest private tasting facilities
in Australia. The 'Family Cellar’ stores some of All Saints
Estate’s oldest and rarest wines. A private tasting
surrounded by the sleeping wines and the fragrant oak is
truly an experience to remember.
Cellar Door
Set in a beautiful 120 year old castle, All Saints Estate
Cellar Door presents a large range of wines including crisp
whites, true Rutherglen Reds and luscious fortifieds and a
selection of back vintages are also available. Open 7 days
9am – 5.30pm Sunday 10am – 5.30pm
Indigo Cheese
Co:
Our Provender-style cheese tasting room stocks a range of
gourmet cheeses, antipasto and local produce; the perfect
complement to our premium wines. Drop in and be tempted by
delicious cheeses, chutneys, jams, sauces, olive oils,
chocolates and spices. A great reminder of your trip to
North-east Victoria!
Family Cellar
Private tastings for small groups (up to 10 people) are
available at The Family Cellar. Intimate private tastings can be
arranged by contacting Cellar Door on 02 6035 2208. The tastings
are tailor made to your wine interest and provides a great
opportunity to learn more about the wines at All Saints Estate.
The Terrace Restaurant
The Terrace restaurant prides itself on providing fresh,
seasonal produce year round. Set overlooking the vines and award
winning gardens it’s a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the best
things in life; a fabulous glass of wine, food prepared with
passion and great friends. Open daily for lunch and Saturday
evenings for dinner (bookings essential on 02 6035 2209). The
restaurant will open at other times for group bookings of 30 or
more.
The Wines
Each variety planted on the estate whether new or old,
traditional or modern, reflects their place in the world. Our
most precious Shiraz, from an 80 year-old vineyard block on the
banks of the mighty Murray, is very low yielding but produces
incredibly intense fruit which results in a wine that is rich
and full of flavour. All Saints Estate’s Marsanne block is the
second largest planting of Marsanne in Australia and our Durif
block yields a wonderful example of this
little-known regional speciality. These wines make up our
flagship Family Cellar range, comprising four wines of
distinction – Chardonnay, Marsanne, Shiraz and Durif. The wines
are made with as little intervention as possible to allow the
distinct characteristics of our site and our vines speak as
clearly as possible and to make elegant, complex wines of
integrity and depth. These award-winning wines gather great
reviews and new fans everywhere they go and are the pride and
joy of owners, Eliza, Angela and Nicholas Brown.
Our Estate range of premium varietal wines are made from
estate grown fruit and deliver distinctive, high quality
wines suitable for drinking now or medium-term cellaring.
The range include whites such as Riesling, Chenin Blanc and
unoaked Chardonnay and reds such as Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Shiraz and Durif. The core range is regularly
supplemented by delightful limited releases and member-only
wines at our winemaker’s discretion.
Weddings and Conventions
All Saints Estate is an impressive setting for your next
function. With catering for 30 to 500 people, your function will
be handled expertly by our dedicated staff. Whether it be a
wedding, a party or a conference we have the expertise to ensure
your function is a complete success. Call us now to arrange a
meeting to discuss your requirements on 02 6035 2202.
Wine Club
All Saints Estate has one of Australia’s finest wine clubs.
Members receive a 20% discount on all our wines, including our
sister vineyard St Leonards, a 10% saving at both restaurants
and The Indigo Cheese Co., not to mention the use of our private
tasting cellar when you visit us. Exclusive wine releases,
fabulous functions, priority access to new releases and cellar
door reserve wines; our members get the treatment! Click here
for more information about the Wine Club.
History
All Saints Estate is one of Australia’s original wineries,
established in 1864, by two enterprising Scots, George
Sutherland Smith and John Banks. The castle was built in the
1880’s. By the turn of the century, All Saints Estate became
the largest wine storage facility in the southern hemisphere,
and is now an icon of Victoria’s history. The Great Hall, the
main wine storage hall, is lined with huge, 100 year old oak
casks, which are filled with rare Tokay and Muscats. Some of the
fortifieds are up to 80 years old; these form the basis of
future blends. The wines are amongst Australia’s and the world’s
greatest, internationally extolled for their richness and
‘lusciousness’. All Saints Estate won the first gold medal for
Australian wine in 1873 at the London International Exhibition.
The Winemaker
Dan Crane was born in Hampshire in England but has spent most of
his life surrounded by wine and vineyards all over the world.
His career choice was made when he started working at Oddbins a
wine retailer in London, England. His love for wine grew whilst
he spent vintages in France in the summer supporting his
passion. His love also grew for an Australian backpacker called
Terese and followed her back to Australia. After getting married
Dan enrolled in Oenology at the prestigious Roseworthy College
now Adelaide University and duxed the final year. Following
Roseworthy, he spent time winemaking in the Hunter Valley and
Yarra Valley before starting at All Saints Estate, where he says
he feels most at home in the old castle cellars.
The Family
Eliza, Angela and Nicholas Brown form the fourth-generation wine
family who own and run All Saints Estate and St Leonards
Vineyard. Eldest sibling Eliza is at the helm as CEO with
sister, Angela and brother, Nicholas as board directors. Each
brings a wealth of experience gained both in and outside the
wine industry. All share the vision of producing outstanding
premium table wines and Australia’s finest winery experience.
They believe that innovation, youthful passion, a healthy
respect for traditional winemaking and a talented team of people
are the key to delivering that vision. They are honoured to
continue the wine-making tradition established by their father
Peter R Brown, who passed away in a tragic accident in November
2005.
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