Since our first Sangiovese in 1996, each subsequent year has seen further improvements and fine tuning of style to the point where we believe we are now truly hitting the mark with this classic Italian variety
Fruit was sourced from individually selected vineyards in and around Heathcote.
Closed fermentation with wild and introduced yeast prior to being pressed to 3 and 4 yr old oak barriques for malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged for 15 months.
A round supple mouthfeel made up primarily of chocolate, aniseed and cranberry. Persistent finish with soft tannins. This wine has benefited from a few years in bottle and is drinking superbly.
Well suited to quail dishes or a hearty tomato based pasta or lasagne. Try with a home cooked roast lamb or click here to download Chef's recipe of Lamb Rump with seasonal vegetables.
We've done it again. We have swept up the 3 top awards at the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce awards night including the top award BEST WINE OF THE SHOW.
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Relax in the ambience of our historic homestead and take a wander to view the local artwork displayed around the homestead.
Established in 1982, Dromana Estate was instrumental in forging the Mornington Peninsula's reputation as one of Australia's leading wine regions. Chief Winemaker, Duncan Buchanan, meticulously crafts outstanding French varietals such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as well as leading the way with innovative Italian varieites under the "i" Range label.
