Our Review
For more than a decade the Chalmers family has led the way in importing new, ‘alternative’ grape varieties through their Merbein nursery and Vineyard. They were prescient in seeing the need for varieties that are suited to Australian conditions and a changing climate, pioneering Mediterranean varieties, most recently falanghina, pecorino and ribolla gialla. With vineyards in the Murray Darling, established in the 1980s, and Heathcote regions ('11) and through the 2nd generation Kim and Tennille Chalmers, the family produces cutting-edge wines. From the Chalmers Project (experimental, micro-fermentation wines), the Montevecchio label (approachable blends), Le Sorelle (a celebration of Heathcote and Murray Darling fruit), Dott. (a tribute to viticulturist, Dr Rod Bonfiglioli) and Chalmers label (single-vineyard wines) and more, the family excels as both growers and producers, never content with the status quo. -JENI PORT
Specialities
Vermentino, fiano, pecorino, falanghina, greco, nero d'Avola, aglianico, piedirosso
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Information
Open for tastings and sales every Friday and Monday from 10am to 2pm. Closed on public holidays. For tastings outside these times and for groups of 6 or more, please book ahead on 0415 822 120 or email wine@chalmers.com.au.
Hours
Mon & Fri 10–2
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
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International Sales Information
Legend (US)
Stockist
Prince Wine Store, Blackhearts & Sparrows, Ainslie Cellars, South Yarra Cellars, Rathdowne Cellars
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Bart van Olphen, Tennille Chalmers, Kim Chalmers |
| Viticulturalist |
Bruce Chalmers, Troy McInnes, Matt Stonehouse |
| Traditional Place Name |
Taungurung (Heathcote), Njeri Njeri (Merbein) |
| Region |
Murray Darling - Vic |
| Address |
118 Third Street, Merbein, Vic 3505
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| Established |
1989 |
| Dozens |
10 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
70 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Mon & Fri 10–2 |
| Telephone |
0415 822 120
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| Website |
www.chalmers.com.au
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