Our Review
This property has had a chequered history, from failed passionfruit farm in the 1930s to a vineyard planted by the Seppelt family in the '40s and later acquired by leading Melbourne wine retailer and wine judge, the late Doug Seabrook. The vines were destroyed in a bushfire in ’67 and not replanted until ’98. From there, it passed through several hands and various stages of neglect until the latest owner, Jim Manolios, developed the property as a restaurant, vineyard and winery with pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot gris, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon grown using organic and biodynamic principles. All Trofeo Estate wines are matured in terracotta amphorae imported from Chianti, Italy. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Trofeo Estate is the biggest producer of Terracotta Wines in the Southern Hemisphere. Specialising in cool climate varieties including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Shiraz, they are fermented and matured in hand made Terracotta Amphora, imported from Tuscany. The result is elegant wines, full of pure fruit expression and great varietal character.
Cellar Door
Information
Visit cellar door for personalised tastings and to learn more about wine making using Terracotta Amphora.
Hours
7 days 10am–5pm
Details are correct at time of writing
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Accommodation
Information
Trofeo Estate offers farm stay accommodation in their 3 bedroom cottage ‘Heron Hollow’. Greeted with a Trofeo Estate welcome platter, you'll be fully immersed in the idyllic surrounds of native gums trees and the sun setting across the paddocks. The cottages are located just a short drive from estate (3mins).
Details are correct at time of writing
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Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Richard Darby |
| Region |
Mornington Peninsula |
| Address |
85 Harrisons Road, Dromana, Vic 3936
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| Established |
2012 |
| Dozens |
7500 |
| Vineyards (area) |
18.5 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 10–5 |
| Telephone |
(03) 5981 8688
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| Website |
www.trofeoestate.com
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