Our Review
Vaughn Dell and Linda Morice purchased the former Golders Vineyard in '05 (planted in '94). More recent vineyard plantings include 14 clones of pinot noir and 11 clones of chardonnay, as well as small amounts of grüner veltliner, pinot gris, pinot blanc, gewürztraminer, riesling and gamay. The vineyard is close-planted, the density up to a backbreaking 11 110 vines/ha, with the fruiting wire 40cm above the ground. The wines are made with a minimalist approach: natural ferments, basket pressing, extended lees ageing and minimal fining and filtration. Tragically, Vaughn died suddenly, days after celebrating his 39th birthday, in May '20. Australia has lost a winemaker of ultimate skill and vision shared by a small handful of others. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Ribolla Gialla
Cellar Door
Information
Wine Tasting and Sales only
Hours
Mon–Fri 11–5, w’ends 12–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Tasmania: Fine Drop Wines Ryan O’Malley m. 0428 379 877 f. 03 6272 2177 e. info@finedrop.com
Victoria: Moor St Wines Tony Nowell m. 0438 335 000 t. 03 9505 0422 f. 03 8611 7991 e. tony@moorstwines.com
New South Wales: Vinous + Vinous Imports Tim Stock m. 0418 544 001 t. 02 9572 7285 f. 02 9572 7742 e. tim@vinous.com.au
South Australia: Auscraft Wine Matt Morrissey m. 0448 047 888 t. 08 8363 4232 f. 08 8363 7090 e. mmorrissy@auscraftwine.com.au
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Linda Morice |
| Region |
Northern Tasmania |
| Address |
4232 Bridport Road, Pipers Brook, Tas 7254
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| Established |
2005 |
| Dozens |
2000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
4.3 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Mon–Fri 11–5, w’ends 12–5 |
| Telephone |
0418 998 665
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| Website |
www.sinapius.com.au
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