Chambers Rosewood Winery
The 'you've found us' exclamation on the sign at the front gate gives visitors to this rustic cellar door a glimpse of the unique wine experience available within.
The first thing you notice is the impressive array of bottles on the tasting bar where you will find more than 30 different wines, including many lesser-known wines such as Muscadelle, Cinsault and Chasselas in the line up. Look out for a particularly interesting variety called Gouais which is a parent plant of Chardonnay.
Another surprise is the friendly invitation to please "help yourself" as you set about tasting the wines on the clearly marked self-drive tasting tour. There is no pressure and the lack of prentence is beautifully explained in the very amusing pricing policy poster displayed on the wall.
The age of the vines is another great feature of this winery which was established by the first William Chambers in 1858. They still have vines that were planted after the region was devastated by Phylloxera late in the 1890's.
Rosewood's gnarled old low-yielding vines, many of which are almost 90 years old, yield fruit brimming with highly concentrated flavours for their world renowned Muscat, Tokay and Port styles.
Now operated by the laconic Bill Chambers and his son Stephen, who is the 6th generation of his family to make wine at Rosewood, this small winery in Barkly street is truly a treasure trove.
Established:
1858
Wine Region:
Rutherglen
Winemakers:
Bill & Stephen Chambers
Owner:
Bill Chambers
Cellar Door:
Manager - Laurie Richards
Open:
9am-5pm Monday-Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday
Wines:
Muscat:Rutherglen (Liqueur), Grand & Rare, Tokay:Rutherglen, (Liqueur), Grand & Rare Port: Vintage, Ruby,Tawny & Liqueur,Sherry: Dry Flor, Amontillado, Oloroso & Cream Sherry Whites: Palomino, Riesling, Chardonnay, Light Muscat, Late Harvest, Reds: Rose Blue Imperial (Cinsault), Shiraz,Sparkling Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon,Mondeuse, plus Bulk: Table & Fortified Wines.Cleanskins: Available
Price:
$6.00-$180.00
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Phone: 02 6032 8641 Fax: 02 6032 8101 |
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