Our Wines
Our wines are produced from hand picked fruit grown on the property. Our winemakers are Josh Davenport and Rachael Robinson at Myattsfield Vineyard and Winery. Their attention to detail and the high standard of their work ensures a premium quality product enjoyed by wine enthusiasts and praised by wine judges. The quality of the wines also reflects our commitment to excellence in viticultural practice and the close attention to detail that can only come from long hours spent in the vineyard - all pruning, thinning and picking are hand-done.
We produce both red and white wines. Our reds include Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a highly regarded Zinfandel. The winemakers have also successfully crafted a blanc de blanc by the traditional method, an award winning barrel fermented Semillon, an easy drinking Classic White, a Rosè, and a luscious cane cut, dessert Semillon. As well, we have a Sparkling Shiraz (again produced by traditional method) and a vintage port.
Sparkling Wines
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Lion Mill blanc de blancs, 2008
Bronze medal, 2009 Perth Hills Wine Show
A pleasingly dry sparkling chardonnay made using traditional method. Pears and citrus fruits feature on both the nose and palate of this lovely wine .
Alcohol/vol: 12.5%; approximately 7.4 std drinks.
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Janne Louise, 2007
A delightful sparkling pinot and chardonnay blend prepared according to the traditional method by the former owner of Carosa Vineyard.
Alcohol/vol: 11%; approximately 7.2 std drinks.
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Lion Mill Sparkling Shiraz, 2008
Bronze medal, 2009 Perth Hills Wine Show
A delicious, slightly dry example of this Australian classic having a youthful purple mousse and medium hue. Combines plummy ruits with wonderful spices and a ripe, warm palate in a wine with a clean refreshing finish. Again, this wine has been made according to the traditional method.
Alcohol/vol: 12.9%; approximately 7.6 std drinks
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Table Wines
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Lion Mill Semillon, 2007
Silver medal, 2007 Perth Hills Wine Show
This wine, barrel fermented in new French hogsheads, has a lovely straw colour and displays aromas of aroma: straw, canned pineapple and desiccated coconut. On the palate are flavours of lime cordial and grapefruit with oak sweetness.
A wine that will continue to develop with ageing.
Alcohol/vol: 12.3%; approximately 7.2 std drinks
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Lion Mill Classic White 2009
A blend of Chardonnay and Semillon, this easy drinking wine has pleasant fruit characters and a crisp finish.
Alcohol/vol: 12.7%; approximately 7.5 std drinks
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Lion Mill Rosè, 2008
(Bronze medal, 2008 Perth Hills Wine Show)
The colour of this wine is vibrant pink. Lifted aromas of raspberry, strawberry and intense rose petals greet the nose. The soft, broad palate displays characters of raspberry cordial with a crisp refreshing finish.
Alcohol/vol: 13.0%; approximately 7.7 std drinks
(Note that we will soon be releasing the 2009 Rosè)
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Lion Mill Shiraz, 2007
Displaying a vibrant ruby hue, the 2007 Shiraz brings to the nose savoury, dusty, spicy aromas with hints of white pepper. It has a spicy palate, again with hints of white pepper and dark cherries.
Alcohol/vol: 13.0%; approximately 7.7 std drinks.
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Lion Mill Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, 2007
The colour of this wine is a vibrant ruby hue and the aroma is of earthy mulberry, tomato leaf and subtle chariness. It has a soft, round fruit driven palate with black fruits, rich mulberries and a long lingering finish.
Alcohol/vol: 13.8%; approximately 8.1 std drinks
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Reserve Wines
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Lion Mill Reserve Shiraz, 2007
Made from selected parcels of our best fruit in 2007, this wine displays lifted and complex aromas of bramble, blackberry, forest floor with hints of smoky cedar and cinnamon, The full bodied, firm structured palate displays red juicy fruit characters.
While this is a wine that can be drunk now, it is also one that will cellar well.
Alcohol/vol: 13.8%; approximately 8.1 std drinks
(This wine is currently only available for cellaring purposes - enquire with us if you wish to purchase.)
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Lion Mill Home Block Reserve, 2007
Gold medal, 2009 Perth Hills Wine Show
(Cabernet 82%; Shiraz 18%)
We carefully selected the small parcels of 2007 fruit from the Home Block for this special wine. The result is a wine exhibiting lifted aromas of blood plum, mulberry, tea leaf and spicy oak. The full bodied palate displays rich black fruits, firm chunky tannins and a dusty finish.
This reserve will certainly reward careful cellaring.
Alcohol/vol: 13.7%; approximately 8.1 std drinks
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Lion Mill Zinfandel, 2008
After the success of our 2007 Zinfandel which was voted “Best of the West” in its class by Winestate Magazine (2008), we are expecting great things from our 2008 vintage which should be released soon.
The 2007 Vintage is, unfortunately, sold out.
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Dessert/Fortified
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Cane Cut Semillon, 2008
Medium straw in colour, this is a luscious dessert style wine with a sweet, luxurious palate and an intense ripe fruit bouquet. The wine is produced from late harvested grapes, a proportion of which come from canes that have been cut to concentrate fruit sugars.
Alcohol/vol: 12%; approximately 4.7 std drinks (500 ml)
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Ruby, 2008
Vintage fortified
In deference to the Portuguese, we now call what were known as ports, fortified wines. This is a wonderful example of the ruby style, exhibiting the luscious flavours and rich, deep ruby colouring of a young cabernet based wine.
Alcohol/vol: 19%; approximately 7.5 std drinks (500 ml)
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