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Dalwhinnie vineyard is situated in a unique amphitheatre that has its own meso climate. Surrounded and sheltered by the highest range – at 595 metres above sea level - this unique bowl of vines is a world unto itself, located in a naturally undulating trough which falls away from the hills.
The main grape varieties grown are Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. These small individual vineyards average around 1.8 hectares in size and because of the hungry sedimentary soils cropping levels are low, only 1.5 tonnes per 0.8 of a hectare. There are 16 hectares farmed at Dalwhinnie at present.
The vineyard is situated on the 37th parallel in the southern hemisphere and the poor and fragile soils from left over alluvial mining areas in the 1850's are some of the hardest and hungriest you will ever see. However, the climate and soils seem well suited to the production of complex shiraz and this is why we specialise in this great variety.
The site is totally frost-free which enables the grapes to reach optimum ripeness and the vineyard is non-irrigated and operated on strong organic viticultural principles; the fruit is hand-picked, for example, and the vines are cane-pruned by hand. Harvest usually starts the third week in February and is completed around the first week in April. Cover crops are sown every year between the vineyard rows to add nitrogen to the soil. The average annual rainfall is 550mm with most rain falling between July and November.

Located near the tiny village of Moonambel in the heart of the Pyrenees region of Western Victoria, Dalwhinnie specialise in Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. After 25 years of growing grapes, the 18 hectare vineyard is now fully mature. At 595 metres above sea-level Dalwhinnie is the highest and most remote of the Pyrenees district vineyards. Surrounded and sheltered by the highest range, located in a naturally undulating trough which falls away from the hills, forming an amphitheatre nestled into the ranges. Ownership of Dalwhinnie has remained within one family. In 1972 the remote property was purchased. The founder, Ballarat architect Ewan Jones, established the vineyard in 1976. His eldest son David, has managed it since 1983 and, with his wife, Jenny, has owned it since 1994.

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White - Sparkling

Dalwhinnie Guinevere

White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
White - Sparkling

Dalwhinnie Hilary

White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Rosé

Dalwhinnie Mesa

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Rosé, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Rosé

Dalwhinnie The Hut Rose

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Rosé, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
White

Dalwhinnie Chardonnay Mesa

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White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
White

Dalwhinnie Chardonnay Moonambel Pyrenees

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White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
White

Dalwhinnie Chardonnay Pyrenees

White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
White

Dalwhinnie Chardonnay The Hut

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White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
White

Dalwhinnie Chardonnay Victoria

White, Australia, Victoria
White

Dalwhinnie Viognier Forest Hut

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White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Cabernet Sauvignon

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Cabernet Sauvignon Moonambel Pyrenees

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Pinot Noir

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Pinot Noir Moonambel

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Pinot Noir The Hut

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Pinot Noir Three Valleys

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Red, Australia, Tasmania, Southern Tasmania
Red

Dalwhinnie Shiraz

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Red, Australia, Victoria
Red

Dalwhinnie Shiraz

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians
Red

Dalwhinnie Shiraz Eagle

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Shiraz LDR Pyrenees

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Shiraz Mesa

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Shiraz Moonambel Pyrenees

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Shiraz Pyrenees

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Shiraz South West Rocks Pyrenees

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Shiraz The Hut

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Red

Dalwhinnie Shiraz The Pinnacle

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Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
Spirits

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2003) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2004) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2005) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2017) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2018) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2019) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2020) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2021) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 16 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2000) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
Spirits

Dalwhinnie 16 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2001) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
Spirits

Dalwhinnie 16 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2002) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
Spirits

Dalwhinnie 16 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2011) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 16 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2012) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Dalwhinnie 16 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2013) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Dalwhinnie 16 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2016) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 17 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2007) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 17 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2014) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 17 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2015) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 18 Year Old Cadenhead's Dumpy Bottle Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 46%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 18 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2009) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Dalwhinnie 18 Year Old The Distillers Edition (bottled 2010) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Dalwhinnie 20 Year Old Diageo Special Releases 2006 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 56.8%, 4200 bottles

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Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old Diageo Special Releases 2012 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 52.1%, 5358 bottles

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Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old Diageo Special Releases 2015 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 48.8%, 5916 bottles

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Dalwhinnie 29 Year Old Diageo Special Releases 2003 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 57.8%, 5220 bottles

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Dalwhinnie 30 Year Old Diageo Special Releases 2020 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 51.9%, 6978 bottles

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Dalwhinnie 36 Year Old Diageo Special Releases 2002 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 47.2%, 1500 bottles

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Dalwhinnie Game of Thrones House Stark Winter's Frost Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie Limited Edition Available only at the Distillery (b.2016) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 48%, 6000 btls

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie The Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
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Dalwhinnie Triple Matured Edition - Friends of the Classic Malts Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 48%, 6000 bottles

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands
Spirits

Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%

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Spirits, United Kingdom, Scotland, Highlands

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