NEWS

The Winewise Championships 2015 - 2013 Oakdene William Shiraz

The Winewise Championships 2015 have declared, Oakdene William Shiraz 2013, the second best shiraz in the state.  This is what they had to say about it.

'This is a vibrant wine made with considerable flair.  There's a hint of whole bunch bramble to the nose, and a touch of toasty French oak combines beautifully with the red berry fruit to add depth to the picture.  A classy representative of the Geelong region.'  Buy now....

The 2012 Oakdene William Shiraz has also had an honourable mention, crossing the line in fifth place!  

16/04/2015 at 12:28 PM Permalink

Winefront Review - 2014 Pinot Grigio - 93 Points

Gary Walsh from Winefront has awarded our 2014 Single Vineyard Pinot Grigio 93 points.

Here are his tasting notes:  "They've done a pretty good job here.  Tastes good, has textural interest and drinks well. Tick tick tick.  Boom. Nashi pear, light chalky texture, fruit sweetness pared back with some earth and dried herb flavours and a clean finish with good length - some perfume and grip to close.  Excellent."

09/04/2015 at 11:22 AM Permalink

Gourmet Traveller Wine's Best Cellar Door Awards

The leading wine writers in the country have been very busy visiting every region to determine the best tasting experiences at cellar doors around Australia for Gourmet Traveller Wine.  Last year Oakdene won the 'Star Cellar Door' for the Geelong area and this year we are proud to be the 'Best Additional Experience' for 2015 (restaurant, accommodation and orchid nursery).

Come and join us at our Upside Down House, cellar door, to see what everyone is raving about. 

08/04/2015 at 4:08 PM Permalink

WBM Wine Review - 2014 Oakdene Pinot Grigio - 93 Points

Wine Review by Mike Bennie (Wine Business Monthly - March 2015)

"A blush of colour! Chalky texture, loads of savouriness, wet pebble texture and a bold vein of granite-like minerality. Nashi pear juice comes to mind too. This is a great example of how some judicious winemaking decisions can make Pinot Gris a more complex, compelling wine with drinkability and interest hand-in-hand. So well done."

27/03/2015 at 9:37 AM Permalink

Easter - Trading Hours

Closed Good Friday
Open Easter Sunday - Dinner (Restaurant and Cafe)

We are extending our trading hours over the Easter long weekend in April and will be open for dinner on Sunday 5th April. Both the fine dining Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant and the casual Mr Grubb Cafe will open their doors.

Please note: A public holiday surcharge of 15% for the restaurant, and 20% for Mr Grubb Cafe will apply on the public holidays over the Easter weekend.

Friday 3rd April (Good Friday)

Cellar Door - Closed
Restaurant - Closed
Cafe - Closed

Saturday 4th April (Easter Saturday)

Cellar Door - Open 10am - 4pm
Restaurant – Open for Lunch & Dinner
Cafe - Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sunday 5th April (Easter Sunday)

Cellar Door - Open 10am - 4pm
Restaurant - Open for Lunch & Dinner
Cafe - Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Monday 6th April (Easter Monday)

Cellar Door - Open 10am - 4pm
Restaurant - Closed
Cafe - Open for Lunch

25/03/2015 at 3:43 PM Permalink

Wine Jury - 2014 Sauvignon Blanc $21 - 90 Points

Wine Review by Brett Smith (The Geelong Advertiser - 19th March 2015)

"Tropical aromas exuding from the glass are sweet. Fresh, ripe melon and passionfruit flavours blend well with the subtle citrus, which helps add a light zing on the palate. Throw in subtle minerality and some herbal qualities and it has better than average complexity. A very clean and refreshing sauvignon that would appeal to those who like a little more sweetness. Easy to drink. A bronze medal winner at the 2014 Geelong Wine Show."

20/03/2015 at 12:59 PM Permalink

Labour Day Long Weekend - Trading Hours

Celebrate the Labour Day long weekend in March and visit us at Oakdene for a wine tasting, meal in our restaurant or cafe, or simply wander through our fantastic gardens and enjoy the eclectic art works. 

In addition to our normal trading hours, as a special Labour Day Long Weekend Treat, both the Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant (fine dining) and Mr Grubb Cafe (casual dining), will be open for Dinner on Sunday night (8th March).  

Please note that there will be Public Holiday surcharge of 20% when dining at the cafe on Monday 9th March.

06/03/2015 at 4:22 PM Permalink

Wine Jury - 2014 Oakdene Single Vineyard Pinot Grigio $23 - 91 Points

Wine Review by Brett Smith (The Geelong Advertiser - 5th March 2015)

"Pale straw in colour, with fresh fruit aromas of nashi pear, apple and citrus. The fruit flavours continue to drive this refreshing white across the palate, each well balanced and with a rich mouth feel. There's a nice minerality from start to finish and the acidity is spot on, while the finish is dry. Fine summer drinking from the Bellarine Peninsula."

06/03/2015 at 4:10 PM Permalink

Herald Sun Wine Review - 2014 Oakdene Pinot Grigio - 4 Stars

Wine Review (Herald Sun - 24 February 205)

"Whether called pinot grigio or gris, most Australian-grown versions are tending to the fresher styling that strictly should be attached to the former tag. Here, it's early picked fruit with the faintest of pale English rose blush colour, a subtle rose fragrance lifts the nose before enticing the tongue with crisp and tangy white fruits."

25/02/2015 at 11:19 AM Permalink

Wine Jury - 2013 Oakdene Bernard's Cabernets $28 - 92 Points

Wine Review by Shaun Viljoen (The Geelong Advertiser - 19 January 2015)

"This Bellarine Peninsula blend is 58 per cent merlot, 30 per cent cab franc and 12 per cent cab sav. The result is a dark red with an aroma of ripe berries and lifted spice. The flavour features smooth dark fruits and black pepper with a long finish. A balanced drop with complexity and good body." 

20/02/2015 at 10:13 AM Permalink