Our Review
In ’10, Sandy and Victoria Yeates purchased one of the oldest and best-known vineyards in Mudgee. Planted in ’68 to shiraz and later cabernet by local farmer John Roth, the vineyard was eventually acquired by Rosemount and, between ’94 and ’06, was renowned as the source of its commercially successful single-vineyard Mountain Blue range. Drawing on his extensive agricultural experience, Sandy has worked to restore the vineyard since taking ownership, including converting to organics in ’13 and, more recently, planting a biodiversity corridor to attract beneficial insects. In ’18, the Yeateses planted riesling and albariño alongside the existing shiraz and cabernet, bringing the total area under vine to 6.8ha. Jacob Stein and Lisa Bray have made Yeates wines since the label’s inception, and produce fresh, site-driven wines from these four estate-grown varieties. In ’20, a cellar door and two adjoining accommodation spaces opened on the property, offering wine tastings and a simple food menu to visitors from Thursday to Sunday. -ANNA WEBSTER
Specialities
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Albariño, Riesling
Cellar Door
Information
Bookings preferred
Outdoor seating only, limited menu: bar snacks & light bites available though, plus a cheese platter on weekends. Bookings preferred.
Hours
Thurs–Mon 11–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Accommodation
Information
Gate House & Vine Loft (YEATES Vinestay Experience).
Facilities
Two accommodation spaces on-site at the cellar door. Each has one king bedroom and is fully self contained with vineyard views. Breakfast hampers available.
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Stockist
The Nelson (Bondi Junction) & The Wine Shop (Mudgee)
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Jacob Stein, Lisa Bray |
| Viticulturalist |
Sandy Yeates |
| Region |
Mudgee |
| Address |
138 Craigmoor Road, Mudgee, NSW 2850
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| Established |
2010 |
| Dozens |
300 |
| Vineyards (area) |
11.5 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Thurs 11–4, Fri–Sat 11–5.30, Sun 11–4 |
| Telephone |
02 6317 2689
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| Website |
www.yeateswines.com.au
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