Mater Dei Chardonnay

Mater Dei Chardonnay is locally produced. All proceeds from thesale of Mater Dei Chardonnay go to benefit the children and young peopleat Mater Dei ... so you can enjoy something as well as helping childrenat the same time.


"Wivenhoe Villa believed to be the work of colonial architect John Verge was built for Sir Charles and Lady Eliza Cowper in 1838 and named after Lady Eliza'a home in England.

History tells us that on 2 July 1848 George Cox of Mulgoa and Mudgee obtained 1,000 Hermitage cuttings from Charles Cowper's vineyard thus indicating that a vineyard had been well established at Wivenhoe by this date. In 1849 German vine-dresser Johannes Justus came to work for Charles Cowper.

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan came to Wivenhoe in 1910 to start an Orphanage which operated until 1957. In 1957 Mater Dei Special School for the intellectually disabled began.

The present vineyard was replanted on 14 August 1998 and a small quantity of Chardonnay wine resulted in the year 2001 - Centenary of Federation Vintage.

I believe this vineyard has its own unique character that has impressed me and I believe it will continue to produce excellent fruit with the enthusiasm of Kevin Lawler and others and, of course, the overall help of our heavenly father.

All I can say is, plant more please!"

2008 & 2009 Vintage has just been released!

Mater Dei Chardonnay is an outstanding example of the variety and shows the excellence of the soil, temperate climate of the area and the good management of the vineyard.
Chris Niccol

Tasting Notes:
2008 - A delightfully soft and light wine with tropical fruit aromas. The palate is also soft and fruity with a lingering citrus finish.
2009 - A delightfully flavoursome wine with tropical fruit and melon flavours that linger in the mouth.


TO ORDER:

Please contact Kevin on 4655.2033 or Mater Dei Wine Sales on 4655.7481 to place an phone order. Unfortunately internet orders are not accepted.

Bottles cost $12 each and Cases cost $144 each - 12 bottles per case and a maximum of 2 cases per order.

Once ordered, wine can be collected from Mater Dei on Fridays between 9.30am and 12.30pm or by arrangement. Delivery (case lots only) can be arranged - freight charges extra.

Wine Order Form

The next vintage of Mater Dei Chardonnary is on its way!!  See photos of our recent grape picking below...