by Main Ridge Estate | Sep 1, 2018 | News
Notes from a small vineyard Over our first two vintages at Main Ridge Estate, Mother Nature has shown us the two extreme potentials of this vineyard site. From the warmth and generosity of 2016 vintage, to where we are now – the cool, concentrated and complex...
by Main Ridge Estate | Aug 5, 2018 | News
Winter 2018 has been wild, wet and windy in Red Hill, but no complaints, as our thoughts go out to the drought stricken farmers of New South Wales. The Winter months are for reflection, a time to look back at the year past and plan for the next step of our journey. ...
by Main Ridge Estate | May 22, 2018 | Events, News
Great wines, casual Winter dining, live music and a fire! Main Ridge Estate Cellar door On the upcoming Queens Birthday Winter Wine Weekend, join us by the roaring fire in our cellar door, for tastings between 12-5pm. Our popular weekend grazing menu will be...
by Main Ridge Estate | Mar 27, 2018 | News
Incredibly, I’m writing a post vintage report on the 24th of March! Whilst not the earliest vintage for Main Ridge Estate it was by far the quickest, with everything being picked over an 8 day period. Despite these unique ripening conditions, all fruit brought in was...
by Main Ridge Estate | Feb 13, 2018 | News
2016 Chardonnay release The 2016 Vintage was James’ first as winemaker, supported by Nat White in his ongoing consulting role, and by Linda Hodges our long time viticulturist. The 2016 Pinot Noirs released last year have been very well received by our regular...
by Main Ridge Estate | Feb 13, 2018 | News
Year 3 begins We moved into Main Ridge Estate on 16th December 2015, during a heat wave and wasp plague. We were somewhat daunted taking over from Nat and Rose after their 40 pioneering years here. We had to learn quickly about life in a small family winery. Our first...
