Moortanzi

Terroir & APPELLATION

Moortanzi Estate is a family owned and operated, premium boutique wine company. Our family has always had a passion for fine wine. We have travelled the world tasting wine, and always enjoy sharing at our family gatherings. Ultimately we decided to produce our own wine, using best practice, allowing the pure expression of the cepage and terroir. We settled on the beautiful grazing property, Moortanzi, Dixon's Creek, in the heart of the Yarra Valley. In 2002 we planted the north facing paddocks with Shiraz, Cabernet and Viogner which is why we specialise in reds, particularly Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. These varieties lend themselves to full bodied wines with powerful structure and excellent ageing potential.

Our focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah allows us to produce the highest quality, full bodied wines that reflect our Stellenbosch terroir. All our wines are Estate grown, made and bottled

Our focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah allows us to produce the highest quality, full bodied wines that reflect our Stellenbosch terroir. All our wines are Estate grown, made and bottled.

Our Soil

Tukulu soils – ancient, rich soils that are made up of decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone. Iron stone and weakly degraded granite increase the drainage in the rich soils.

Our Climate

The warm and dry Mediterranean climate with protection from prevailing wind provides ideal conditions for fully ripening our late-maturing varieties. Average annual rainfall of 620mm.

Our Vineyard

Vines are vertically trellised, irrigation managed with care and all farm activities carried out in a sustainable and ecologically conscious way. Pruning and harvest are done by hand.

Our Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon
Clones: 18H, 37C, 46C, CS163, CS169, CS338 & CS23A.

Syrah
Clones: SH1, SH21, SH9, SH99 & SH470

Merlot
Clones: MO192, MO348

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