Description
Taste a variety of quality still and sparkling wines at the modern cellar door with sweeping views of the vines and roaming Alpacas, or a meal at AJAR restaurant, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Dr Stephen Junk and Ola Tylestam have swapped a life of hospitals and finance for wine, animals and fresh air. The vineyards are roamed by alpacas, Wiltshire sheep, chickens and ducks which looks after most of the weeds and pests, while the four generations of Cocker Spaniel dogs feature on one of the wine range's labels.
The Wines
The property boasts a selection of clones of pinot noir and chardonnay, used to make both still and sparkling wine. The cool climate growing area assists in high natural acidity and minerality in the wines, while the warm days through summer give a long ripening season for the grapes. Winemakers Mike Garland and James Kellie produce a variety of wines including riesling, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, cabernet, a dessert wine and two sparkling wines.
Wine Tasting:
The modern cellar door is perched on the side of a hill overlooking the pinot noir vines. The AJAR restaurant is just next door and offers a wide selection of dishes alongside the Estate 807 wines. There is indoor and outdoor seating, the deck offers sweeping views of the vineyards. Both are open Thursday to Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Unique Highlights:
Scenic views from the cellar door, restaurant and tasting area.
Halliday Rating:
4 Black Stars
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Open Days / times: Cellar Door: Thurs to Sun 10am to 4pm, Restaurant: Sat & Sun 10am to 4pm
Wine Region: Great Southern
Facilities: Cellar Door, Functions, Restaurant
Wine Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz
Brands: Estate 807
Established: 1998
Vineyards: 4.2 hectares
Winemaker: James Kellie, Mike Garland, and Coby Ladwig