Our story
Mandurang Valley Wines is in the heart of Central Victoria, only a few kilometres from the geographical centre of the state.
The winery is situated 9 kilometres South East of Bendigo and is established in historic vineyard country. This area was a foundation viticulture and winemaking region in Australia in the late 1800s, but the region was decimated by the Phylloxera outbreak in 1893.
Mandurang Valley Wines and The Vine Family
A winery that is built around family, community and sense of connectedness to the terroir of Mandurang. The three generations of The Vine Family have invested much into building Mandurang Valley Wines into a wine service provider and maker of fine wine.
Wes and Pamela Vine planted first vines were planted in 1976 when it became obvious that a hobby farm at Mandurang Valley would not be sustainable. With both demonstrating a passionate interest in wine and winemaking, the first vintage was produced in 1980 for their consumption, with friends gaining the benefit of the excess stock.
With a Science Degree and a Diploma of Agriculture, Wes’ grape growing, and wine making have provided an application for his formal training. Traveling widely throughout Australia and Europe has further increased his knowledge and expertise.
Jacqui and Steve Vine joined the business in the mid-1990’s, establishing a vineyard in Mandurang to allow the winery to further expand and offer an expanded range of varieties.
Pam led the way through the establishment of a Cellar Door with events, meals and a cosy space for people to share wine and food in a relaxed and homelike atmosphere that appealed to both Pam and Wes in their travels in Europe.
During the past thirty years, Mandurang Valley Wines has developed a significant presence in the Wine Industry. It has grown from a small enterprise to an established exporter of wine, producer of award-winning wines and specialises in custom made wines. This contract winemaking has grown to be a substantial aspect of the winery’s activities and the success of those wines in commercial terms and in awards is something of which we are very proud.
As the winery has grown, so have the personnel, with Steve Vine studying Winemaking, Oliver Vine studying and working in Agri-Business and Tristan Vine expanding our IT capacity and modernization of business practice.
The future is bright for Mandurang Valley Wines, with three generations of winemaking onboard and family investment in the ongoing growth of the business. New horizons are always being considered and we aim to continue showcasing excellence in our family focussed winery.
Our Grenache Story
Grenache has long been a loved wine in Australia. Making its way from Europe in the 1800’s it was a staple in the burgeoning Australian wine industry and loved for its capacity to produce large crops and rich fruit well suited to fortified wine.
The Vine Family at Mandurang Valley Wines has embraced this wonderful adaptable variety and specialise in making it as a rose sparkling wine and into a red wine. Grenache is also wonderful in a blend, so our Grenache Shiraz Monastrell (GSM) is a fan favourite.
Grenache provides something for everyone’s tastebuds!