The Winery Shadowfax of Port Phillip of Victoria

Winery Shadowfax - Chardonnay
The winery offers 35 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 82 of the estates of Victoria.
It is located in Port Phillip in the region of Victoria

The Winery Shadowfax is one of the world's great estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in of Port Phillip to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Shadowfax wines

Looking for the best Winery Shadowfax wines in Port Phillip among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Shadowfax wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Shadowfax wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Shadowfax

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Shadowfax

How Winery Shadowfax wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of bare-assed cockerel (ardennes), steamed salmon marinated in herbs or cream and tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Shadowfax

On the nose the white wine of Winery Shadowfax. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, cream or spices and sometimes also flavors of honey, flint or stone fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Shadowfax. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Shadowfax

  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Shadowfax.

  • Chardonnay
  • Roussanne
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Port Phillip

Port Phillip is a qualitatively significant wine-producing zone in the Australian state of Victoria. Named for the bay it surrounds, it benefits both from its location near the state capital Melbourne and the high quality of its Terroir, which produces some of Australia's most important wines, Particularly in the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula GIs (Geographical Indications). Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are among the most important grape varieties made here with Australia's favorite grape variety Shiraz also figuring in the inventory. Like most large-scale wine zones, there is considerable variation in both topography and Climate throughout Port Phillip.

Overall, the zone can be classed as cool climate, mostly thanks to the close proximity to the Bass Strait that separates Tasmania from the mainland. Cool winds help to extend the growing season here, offering some respite from high sunshine hours and maintaining levels of Acidity in the grapes. Port Phillip Bay itself also provides this service. Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula are Port Phillip's most significant regions, but the lesser-known Sunbury, Macedon Ranges and Geelong GIs also fall under the catchment of the zone.

There are more than 200 wineries within these five regions, most of which are small, boutique operations showcasing their produce through the Cellar doors which have become an intrinsic part of the Australian wine culture. Port Phillip's main legacy is one of quality, not quantity. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay dominate the conversation in Port Phillip; these Burgundy classics are responsible for some of the zone's most sought-after wines. Shiraz is important as well and takes on a very different flavor profile in the cool climate, that being more inclined toward spice than rich fruit.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Shadowfax

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Shadowfax

How Winery Shadowfax wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, sausage and vegetable risotto with cookéo or salmon steak on a bed of leeks.

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Winery Shadowfax.

  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The top red wines of Winery Shadowfax

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Shadowfax

How Winery Shadowfax wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew provencal style, lamb tagine with vegetables and sweet potatoes or cassoulet of the sea.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Shadowfax

On the nose the red wine of Winery Shadowfax. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, chocolate or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of microbio, cedar or cola. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Shadowfax. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Shadowfax

  • 2018With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.63/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Shadowfax.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Mataro
  • Grenache
  • Roussanne
  • Nebbiolo

The word of the wine: Chai

Place where the wine-making process takes place.

The top pink wines of Winery Shadowfax

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Shadowfax

How Winery Shadowfax wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef tongue in hot sauce, tajine of beef balls and merguez or seafood, chorizo and chicken paella from patou.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Shadowfax

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Shadowfax. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Shadowfax

  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Shadowfax.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Shadowfax

Planning a wine route in the of Port Phillip? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Shadowfax.

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

News about Winery Shadowfax and wines from the region

Rhône Valley Wine Tour with Matt Walls

We are excited to announce the first of Decanter’s Wine Experiences, a series of carefully curated wine trips hosted by our regional wine specialists. Each trip is a carefully tailored once-in-a-lifetime experience that will grant guests access to the best vineyards, restaurants and wine experts of the region.   Starting with a trip to the Rhône valley, Matt Walls will be hosting the first Decanter Wine Experience, imparting his knowledge of the region which he has honed over the years while rep ...

Rhône Valley Wine Tour with Matt Walls

We are excited to announce the first of Decanter’s Wine Experiences, a series of carefully curated wine trips hosted by our regional wine specialists. Each trip is a carefully tailored once-in-a-lifetime experience that will grant guests access to the best vineyards, restaurants and wine experts of the region.   Starting with a trip to the Rhône valley, Matt Walls will be hosting the first Decanter Wine Experience, imparting his knowledge of the region which he has honed over the years while rep ...

Top Australian winery Giant Steps gets new head winemaker

Australia’s Giant Steps said that Melanie Chester joined the winery as head of winemaking and viticulture on 25 November. It marks a new chapter for one of the leading wineries in Yarra Valley, Victoria. Steve Flamsteed, who joined Giant Steps as chief winemaker in 2003, will step back from the cellar – although he is expected to continue working closely with the team. Working alongside winery founder Phil Sexton, Flamsteed has played a major role in developing Giant Steps’ reputation for excell ...

The word of the wine: Chai

Place where the wine-making process takes place.