Our Review
Mandala is owned by Charles Smedley, who acquired the established vineyard in ’07. The vineyard has vines up to 25 years old, but the spectacular restaurant and cellar door complex is a more recent addition. The vineyards are primarily at the home base in Dixons Creek, with chardonnay (9.1ha), pinot noir (6.1ha), cabernet sauvignon (4.4ha) and shiraz (1.7ha). There is a separate 4.4ha vineyard at Yarra Junction planted entirely to pinot noir with an impressive clonal mix. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Mandala Wines produce an Estate range and a Single-Site range of cool-climate wines.
The Estate range comprises of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, NV Sparkling and Blanc de Blancs.
Made only when vintage conditions are in complete harmony, Mandala's Single-Site range are emblematic of a strong single-region, single-vineyard winemaking philosophy. The range now includes five wines, each one bearing its own icon representing a member of Mandala's founding Smedley family: 'The Compass' Chardonnay, 'The Prophet' Pinot Noir, 'The Matriarch' Pinot Noir, 'The Rock' Shiraz and 'The Butterfly' Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cellar Door
Information
Drop into the cellar door for a tasting and chat with our friendly staff.
All current release wines are available to taste every day, and the single-site wines join the list on selected weekends.
Back-vintages and Cellar Door-only releases are also available throughout the year.
Hours
Sun: 10:00am till 5:00pmMon: 11:00am till 4:00pmWed: 11:00am till 4:00pmThu: 11:00am till 4:00pmFri: 11:00am till 4:00pmSat: 10:00am till 5:00pm
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Food
Information
DiVino Ristorante presents a delicious menu which celebrates modern Italian cuisine.
The deluxe glasshouse restaurant is a firm favourite, along with its authentic Italian wood-fired oven.
Mandala's wines flow through the menu, and Chef Luca's trademark combination of the regional and international means all dishes are made with produce from the gardens and local valley sources.
Hours
Sun: 12:00pm till 3:00pmWed: 12:00pm till 3:00pmThu: 12:00pm till 3:00pmFri: 12:00pm till 8:00pmSat: 12:00pm till 8:00pm
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Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Across VIC, NSW and QLD in partnership with Fesq and Company.
Terra Slate in WA.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Charles Smedley, Rachel Gore |
| Established |
2007 |
| Dozens |
10 500 |
| Vineyards (area) |
29 ha |
| Viticulturist |
N/A |
| Opening Hours |
Mon-Fri 1-4, w'ends 10-5 |
| Address |
1568 Melba Highway, Dixons Creek, Vic 3775
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| Telephone |
(03) 5965 2016
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| Website |
www.mandalawines.com.au
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