Lake Moodemere Vineyards is owned and operated by sixth generation winemaker, Michael Chambers and his wife, Belinda. The select range of Estate Wines is produced with fruit from our 'Lakeside' vineyard, established in 1886. The range includes the legendary "refreshing yet decadent" Biancone, and the Shiraz and Cinsaut hand crafted from vine to bottle working together in good humour.
The Early Bird has Landed at Lake Moodemere
Albury institution, The Early Bird Cafe, has come aboard for Winery Walkabout at Lake Moodemere serving delicious coffee and plenty of sustenance including home grown hot Moodemere Lamb rolls. “Wine and lamb make a wonderful team, especially when they are both grown right here in Rutherglen, the home of rich, full flavoured produce.” said sixth generation wine and lamb producer, Michael Chambers.
What is Lake Moodemere Vineyards? It’s a patch of land where generations of Chambers children have grown and played, where the young forge their dreams, and where the bonds of family have grown strong so nobody is left behind or forgotten. It’s a passion for industry, in the broadest sense of production, through to agriculture and wine. And it’s a place, our place.
Vintage 2012 started off looking extraordinary. The media was in a state of high excitement anticipating a bumper year of outstanding fruit. Chardonnay was harvested in early February, followed by Riesling in mid February. At this stage we were experiencing ideal vintage weather, a return to the traditional North East Victorian cycle of dry warm autumn days. Both varieties responded beautifully to the conditions achieving optimum ripeness and flavour.
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So far this vintage, 2012, we have picked Riesling, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Merlot, and Durif. The whites were picked before the rain and benefited from the ideal conditions. Continue reading
By Belinda Chambers
Rutherglen is looki
ng forward to another successful Tastes of Rutherglen festival with anexciting new range of culinary experiences. The heavy rain of the last week has been followed by mild sunny weather which is forcast to continue through the next two weeks. All access routes to Rutherglen are open and the roads are almost completely clear of moisture.
by Michael Chambers
Tiara has kicked off with a fizzzzz, receiving an appreciative response to the celebratory Frizzante style. In addition we have three new releases from the drought breaking 2010 vintage. The Shiraz and Cinsaut is particularly pleasing. As it is made only in specially selected years and the parcel of fruit is small the Shiraz and Cinsaut will sell quickly. Continue reading
