Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
David & Wendy Lloyd purchased this most picturesque of vineyards in 1995 which features some of the most spectacular views of the Mornington Peninsula. The vineyard is 225 meters above sea level and is on rich terra rossa volcanic loam on a northerly facing slope hence sheltering it from harsh winds and allowing a long cool ripening period.
The vines are trellised in the Scott Henry system of canopy management to provide the best possible flavour development and now comprises Pinot Noir and Gamay as well as Chardonnay, Semillon and fresh Fume Blanc; all wines are in very limited supply:
Euroa Creeks is 100% Central Victorian Shiraz grown by Jo and Andrew Gall and made by David Lloyd.
Located a little East of the township of Euroa, this vineyard produces intensely flavoured grapes. The area is subject to both drought and frosts. The grapes are hand picked and crushed in the field. Tanks of skins and juice are brought back to the winery at Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula for fermentation, pressing, oak aging and bottling.
The 2006 Euroa Creeks Reserve Shiraz was awarded a Gold medal and 3rd place overall in the 2008 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge.