+ 2015 Oparina Cab/Shiraz

Winemaking: Parcels of fruit were selected from our top producing Shiraz and Cabernet blocks and carefully handpicked before crushing into open fermenters. The use of 100% natural ferments has enhanced the flavours to create a unique combination of these two varieties. Fruit was basket pressed and matured in new French Oak for 18 months before bottling. It consists of 60% Cabernet, 40% Shiraz.

Tasting Notes: Dark purple/crimson hue, deep intensity. Blackcurrant and mulberry fruit and dark chocolate flavours, a round mouth feel and lingering tannins, with a firm, tight, savoury finish. - Sue Bell, Bellwether Wines

• Bottled: September 2015
• Released: September 2015
• Alcohol: 14%
• Winemaker: Sue Bell

+ 2016 Oparina Cabernet Shiraz

Winemaking: Parcels of fruit were selected from our top producing Shiraz and Cabernet blocks and carefully handpicked before crushing into open fermenters. The use of 100% natural ferments has enhanced the flavours to create a unique combination of these two varieties. Fruit was basket pressed and matured in new French Oak for 18 months before bottling. It consists of 70% Cabernet, 30% Shiraz.

Tasting Notes: A full bodied yet fresh and vibrant wine, with round mouth-feel and firm tight finish. Showing mulberry, dark chocolate aromas, with a touch of dried sage, this wine is perfect right now and will only improve with cellaring. - Sue Bell, Bellwether Wines

• Bottled: February 2017
• Released: October 2018
• Alcohol: 13.6%
• Winemaker: Sue Bell

+ 2015 Oparina Blanc de Blanc Methode Traditionelle

+ 2015 Oparina Blanc de Blanc Methode Traditionelle

Winemaking: Handpicked, estate grown Padthaway Chardonnay grapes were pressed in Australia’s only Conquers press before being fermented in bottle using traditional French methods. Riddled and disgorged after 18 months, we are proud to present this premium sparkling for you to enjoy on special occasions (or just every day), served chilled with fruit, cheese or hors d’oeuvres, or as an accompaniment to a fine dining experience.

Tasting Notes: The Oparina Blanc de Blanc greets you with the fresh aromas of baking cashew brioche and almond biscotti. This wine proudly reveals the unmistakable grapefruit and peaches with cream of Padthaway Chardonnay. - Steve Brown, Bellwether Wines

• Bottled: April 2015
• Released: November 2016
• Alcohol: 12%
• Winemaker: Steve Brown (Bellwether) and Kilchurn Wines

+ 2016 Oparina Rosé

Winemaking: This dry Rosé is made from our estate grown shiraz grapes, handpicked from our Padthaway vineyard in 2016, fermented with natural yeast and stirred regularly on full lees until bottling. A wine to drink this summer, serve chilled with seafood or pasta.

Tasting Notes: A salmon pink colour with a perfumed nose of strawberries and cream, crisp and savoury palate. Delicious! - Sue Bell, Bellwether Wines

• Bottled: August 2016
• Released: September 2016
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Winemaker: Sue Bell

+ 2017 Oparina Chardonnay

Winemaking: Handpicked from our Padthaway vineyard in 2017, the fruit has been carefully handled using traditional handcrafted methods such as basket pressing. It then went through natural fermentation in French Oak, relying only on 100% natural acids to produce a beautifully balanced wine.

Tasting Notes: This wine has complex layers of texture and nuttiness, is beautifully balanced with 100% natural acids and demonstrates flavours of white nectarine. - Sue Bell, Bellwether Wines

• Bottled: September 2017
• Released: February 2018
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Winemaker: Sue Bell