Our Review
ChaLou is a collaborative project between winemakers Steve Mobbs and Nadja Wallington. They met at university before gleaning ample experience in different parts of the globe. Serendipitously, they reunited in Orange in ’14 with a genuine love of farming and each other. The proprietary vineyard is in Orange, sited at circa 900m elevation. Varieties planted there include riesling, chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot gris, shiraz, viognier, sauvignon blanc and arneis, with warmer-climate varieties grenache, mourvèdre, petit verdot and a bit more viognier sourced from a Canowindra site at 400m, certified organic. The estate range is complemented by a less expensive Dreaded Friend line. These are sassy, fresh and eminently approachable expressions.
-NED GOODWIN MW
Specialities
Riesling, chardonnay, pinot noir, syrah
Cellar Door
Information
Bookings preferred.
Hours
Fri–Mon 11–4
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
World Wine Estates
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Nadja Wallington, Steve Mobbs |
| Viticulturalist |
Steve Mobbs |
| Traditional Place Name |
Wiradjuri Country |
| Region |
Orange |
| Address |
569 Emu Swamp Road, Emu Swamp, NSW 2800
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| Established |
2021 |
| Dozens |
2000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
6 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Fri–Mon 11–4 |
| Telephone |
0459 689 696
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| Website |
www.chalouwines.com.au
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