Our wines are made from 100% estate grown fruit with minimal intervention – we are determined to craft true expressions of varietal, vintage and site. Winemaking techniques are a flow on from the vineyard – delicate and labour-intensive. From soil to bottle, every stage in our wine’s development is carefully considered and assiduously implemented.
Our whites – Chardonnay, Riesling, Blanc de Blancs – are all barrel-fermented. We use a combination of old and new French oak, as well as different formats. The wines are treated oxidatively before and during fermentation to ensure a healthy fermentation. Malolactic fermentation is not encouraged, although we do permit small percentages depending on the vintage.
Our reds – Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon – see a broader range of techniques utilised depending on varietal and vintage. Generally, they are cold soaked before fermentation with differing percentages of whole bunches. The wines are delicately pressed and run to French oak barrels (only a small percentage new) for maturation. Coopers are diligently selected so that oak characters are well integrated. We bottle without fining or filtration.
Winemaking
A PERSONAL EXPRESSION FROM A UNIQUE SITE
Chief Winemaker -
Dom Valentine
Growing up in Western Australia, Dom Valentine discovered his passion for winemaking at an early age. After a number of Margaret River vintages he was fortunate to join the teams at Leeuwin Estate and then Xanadu, where he worked under the stewardship of Australian winemaking icons Steve Flamsteed and Glenn Goodall.
With more than 30 vintages now under his belt, Dom has a broad range of experiences that inform his craft. He has worked across Australia and has spent many vintages overseas, including the Rheingau, Bordeaux, Alsace, and South Africa.
Dom’s first (wine) love was Riesling, which he began to explore during his days at Leeuwin Estate and fell deeper for during his time in Germany and France. Given how rare the varietal is to the Yarra Valley, the Seville Estate Riesling is one of Dom’s favourite wines to share and discuss with wine loving friends.
In 2024, Dom stepped into the role of Seville Estate Head Winemaker with an appreciation for the legacy he now upholds. He understand his responsibility to not only the history of the winery, but also the uniqueness of the site.
“The team and I all feel incredibly lucky to be working in such a unique and special place within a world-class wine region. Even in such a small area, these vineyards encompass an incredibly diverse terrain, which is why the wines possess such layered complexity."
"I’ve been a fan of Seville Estate for decades and am thrilled to be leading the winemaking. Even with 50+ years of history, there is still a lot of untapped potential here and with the support of the family owners, I feel that the sky is the limit.”
With more than 30 vintages now under his belt, Dom has a broad range of experiences that inform his craft. He has worked across Australia and has spent many vintages overseas, including the Rheingau, Bordeaux, Alsace, and South Africa.
Dom’s first (wine) love was Riesling, which he began to explore during his days at Leeuwin Estate and fell deeper for during his time in Germany and France. Given how rare the varietal is to the Yarra Valley, the Seville Estate Riesling is one of Dom’s favourite wines to share and discuss with wine loving friends.
In 2024, Dom stepped into the role of Seville Estate Head Winemaker with an appreciation for the legacy he now upholds. He understand his responsibility to not only the history of the winery, but also the uniqueness of the site.
“The team and I all feel incredibly lucky to be working in such a unique and special place within a world-class wine region. Even in such a small area, these vineyards encompass an incredibly diverse terrain, which is why the wines possess such layered complexity."
"I’ve been a fan of Seville Estate for decades and am thrilled to be leading the winemaking. Even with 50+ years of history, there is still a lot of untapped potential here and with the support of the family owners, I feel that the sky is the limit.”
Unwavering commitment to excellence
Renowned for quality, our wines have been highly awarded at both domestic and international wine shows, and in 2019, we were honoured as Winery of the Year by the Halliday Wine Companion.
“James Halliday remembers tasting pinot noirs in the 1980s from Seville Estate, as well as Mount Mary and Yarra Yering, and being completely seduced” – AFR
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