Adrian Rodda has been involved in making wine since 1998, spending more than decade at Oakridge Wines in the Yarra Valley. In 2010, Adrian moved to Beechworth in the North East of Victoria to produce a Chardonnay from the Smiths Vineyard, the oldest vineyard in modern Beechworth viticulture. In 2012, Adrian commenced the “Chardonnay Project” whereby he sources grapes from the Willow Lake Vineyard in the Yarra Valley and vinifies them in parallel with the Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay. In 2017, a third single vineyard Chardonnay was produced from the Baxendale Vineyard at Whitlands in the cool upper reaches of North East Victoria.
Since 2011, the range has also included a Bordeaux Blend, based around Cabernet Sauvignon also sourced from the Smiths Vineyard, and a Tempranillo from the Aquila Audax Vineyard, Adrian’s first foray with a Mediterranean variety.
Highly lifted aromas of red apples and meadow flowers are complexed with secondary characters of wax and flint. The mouthfeel is lithe with intense minerality and creamy/lees texture supported by refined acidity giving the wine focus and great length of palate.
Complex and highly lifted aromas of grapefruit, citrus blossom and white nectarine combine with gun smoke and freshly grilled nuts. The palate is refined and complex, driven by intense lemon pithe that flows into a creamy, velvety texture. The finish is precise and ever so savoury leaving a tactile sensation that is long and incredibly morish.
Intense aromas of ripe white stone fruit and citrus pith are complexed with grilled almonds and ginger spice. The seamless amalgam of lees, natural acidity and chalky phenolics creates a mouthfeel that is full and creamy yet long, intense and savoury.
Intense aromas of spiced plums, dark cherries and white pepper are complexed by hints of violets, mocha and cinnamon spice. On the palate, dark plush fruit characters are seamlessly interwoven with fine, silky tannins providing a finish that is long, velvety and highly tactile.
Quietly powerful aromas of wild flowers, citrus and white nectarine combine with secondary characters of freshly grilled nuts and almond meal. Complex and intense, a creamy, velvety texture is underlined by citrus acidity and gentle spice finishing with a grapefruit pithiness that is intense, precise and long.
Intense characters of blackberries, dark plums and mocha are heightened by aromas of violets and wild flowers. Savour, fine-grained tannins frame the structure then deep-seated dark berry characters flow across the palate providing a finish that is tightly focused yet fine, elegant and exceptionally long. Will reward cellaring.
An array of red and purple fruits (think dark cherries and plums) with heightened aromas of violets and wild herbs. The supple fruit weight is seamlessly interwoven with fine, velvety tannins giving the wine great balance and finesse.
Highly lifted aromas of red apples and meadow flowers are complexed with secondary characters of wax and flint. The mouthfeel is lithe with intense minerality and creamy/lees texture supported by refined acidity giving the wine focus and great length of palate.
Complex and highly lifted aromas of grapefruit, citrus blossom and white nectarine combine with gun smoke and freshly grilled nuts. The palate is refined and complex, driven by intense lemon pithe that flows into a creamy, velvety texture. The finish is precise and ever so savoury leaving a tactile sensation that is long and incredibly morish.
Intense characters of blackberries, dark plums and mocha are heightened by aromas of violets and wild flowers. Savour, fine-grained tannins frame the structure then deep-seated dark berry characters flow across the palate providing a finish that is tightly focused yet fine, elegant and exceptionally long. Will reward cellaring.
Out of stockIntense aromas of spiced plums, dark cherries and white pepper are complexed by hints of violets, mocha and cinnamon spice. On the palate, dark plush fruit characters are seamlessly interwoven with fine, silky tannins providing a finish that is long, velvety and highly tactile.
Out of stockIntense aromas of ripe white stone fruit and citrus pith are complexed with grilled almonds and ginger spice. The seamless amalgam of lees, natural acidity and chalky phenolics creates a mouthfeel that is full and creamy yet long, intense and savoury.
Out of stockHighly lifted aromas of citrus and white flower are nuanced with secondary characters of wax and flint. The mouthfeel is highly restrained with intense minerality and refined acidity gives the wine focus and length.
Out of stockQuietly powerful aromas of wild flowers, citrus and white nectarine combine with secondary characters of freshly grilled nuts and almond meal. Complex and intense, a creamy, velvety texture is underlined by citrus acidity and gentle spice finishing with a grapefruit pithiness that is intense, precise and long.
Out of stockIntense aromas of spiced plums, dark cherries and white pepper are complexed by hints of violets, mocha and cinnamon spice. On the palate, dark plush fruit characters are seamlessly interwoven with fine, silky tannins providing a finish that is long, velvety and highly tactile.
Out of stockPowerful aromas of citrus (think grapefruit and lime), white nectarine and flowers combine with secondary characters of freshly grilled nuts, gun smoke and slate. Complex and intense, a creamy, velvety texture is underlined by mouthwatering acidity and interwoven by chalky, savoury phenolics. The finish is precise, long and intense.
Out of stockHighly lifted aromas of white flowers and ripe stone fruit combine subtle toastiness, lees and gun smoke. The palate has the Willowlake signature “creamy flow” combining oatmeal and vanilla with a chalky, saline texture finished by mouth-watering natural acidity.
Out of stockComplex and highly lifted aromas of white flowers, grapefruit and gun smoke combine with freshly grilled nuts and toast. The palate is refined and complex, driven by intense lemon citrus characters that flow into a creamy, velvety texture. The finish is precise and ever so savoury leaving a tactile sensation that is long and incredibly morish.
Out of stockAn array of red and purple fruits (think dark cherries and plums) with heightened aromas of violets and wild herbs. The supple fruit weight is seamlessly interwoven with fine, velvety tannins giving the wine great balance and finesse.
Out of stockAn array of red and purple fruits (think dark cherries and plums) with heightened aromas of violets and wild herbs. The supple fruit weight is seamlessly interwoven with fine, velvety tannins giving the wine great balance and finesse.
Out of stockLifted aromas of black fruits and plums with hints of white spice and violets. The soft and silky fruit weight is seamlessly balanced with fine tannins giving the wine a seductive yet long and savoury finish
Out of stockHighly lifted aromas of citrus and white flower are nuanced with secondary characters of wax and flint. The mouthfeel is highly restrained with intense minerality and refined acidity gives the wine focus and length.
Out of stockIntense aromas of citrus pith and ripe white stone fruit are complexed with burnt match and toast. The combination of lees, natural acidity and phenolics create a mouthfeel that is full and creamy yet long and savoury.
Out of stockIntense , highly lifted aromas of grapefruit and white flowers combine with white stone fruit and gun smoke. The palate has a creamy flow supported by a saline, chalky texture encapsulated by mouth-watering natural acidity.
Out of stockIntense aromas of ripe white stone fruit and nashi pear are complexed with wet stone, almond and toast. The combination of lees, natural acidity and phenolics create a mouthfeel that is full and creamy yet long, persistent and savoury.
Out of stockLifted aromas of black fruits, spiced plums and pepper are complexed by hints of mocha, violets and that signature Tempranillo cola character. The soft, silky fruit weight seamlessly flows into the savoury yet fine tannins giving the palate a firm, focused line that is complete and satisfying.
Out of stockAn array of red and purple fruits (think dark cherries and plums) with heightened aromas of violets and wild herbs. The soft, rounded fruit weight is seamlessly interwoven with fine, velvety tannins giving the wine great balance and length.
