Welcome to Lake Moodemere Vineyards

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.

Deluge of Challenges Brings Good Results

May 11, 2012

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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Vintage 2012 – an interim report

March 23, 2012

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 →

Sunny Weekend Forcast for Tastes of Rutherglen 2012

March 5, 2012

By Belinda Chambers

Rutherglen is looking 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. 

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Optimism High for the 2012 Vintage

October 28, 2011

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 →