Oakdene vineyard was established in 2001, with block one planted to 3 acres of Shiraz, 4 acres of Pinot Noir and 4 acres of Chardonnay. Block two followed with 5 acres of Sauvignon Blanc, and an additional 3 acres of Shiraz in 2002. In 2008 block three was planted with 6 acres of Pinot Gris, and trial plantings of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling.

From the beginning the aim was to produce ready to drink quality wines that will improve over time. The second consideration was that the wines should be elegant to match the modern Australian cuisine.

The dedication to excellence in the vineyard and careful management in the winery produced immediate results with our first vintage (2005) Pinot Noir and Shiraz being awarded medals at the 2006 Geelong Wine Show. The following year the 2006 Elizabeth Chardonnay was awarded wine of show. 2009 has been a successful year for the 2007 Shiraz, awarded Gold in the Royal Melbourne, Victorian wine shows, culminating in trophies for Best Shiraz, Best Red Wine and Wine of Show at the FACCI Concours Du Vin 2009.

Oakdene wines are available to sample and purchase daily from our cellar door and award winning restaurant. Our wines are also available in selected Restaurants and Fine Wine Merchants.

Our wines are produced from fruit produced by our vineyards, and made by wineries chosen for the proven winemaking expertise and achievements of their winemakers. Ray Nadeson of Lethbridge Wines, makes the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and the base wines for our vintage Sparkling and Robin Brockett of Scotchmans Hill; makes the Sauvignon Blanc based wines.

Oakdene wines are made in small quantities, from excellent quality fruit, produced in low yields using meticulous vine management and crafted by proven winemakers. The wines are elegant, complex and reflect the true varietal character of our region.

For more information, wholesale and retail enquiries please contact:
Steven Paul
Phone: 0458 847 754