At Mount Burrumboot Estate we like to think outside the square.  Bransons have been farming this land, at the Northern end of the great Heathcote Wine Region, for generations. With  the move to grape growing and winemaking in 1999, we decided that we could do more than the ubiquitous (although excellent) Shiraz that the region was reknowned for.  Following a philosophy of minimal intervention and sustainable practice, we cultivated the varieties that we believed would thrive here and produce wines of equal, if not better quality, than the best Shiraz of the area.

That’s why today, Mount Burrumboot Estate produces the widest range of wine varieties in the Heathcote Wine Region.  All grown in our vineyards, handmade in small batches by winemakers Cathy  and Andrew Branson, with close attention to detail and great passion.  Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Gamay, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Marsanne, Viognier and of course, Shiraz.   These exciting  wines show great varietal character, yet with the characteristics that our vineyard stamps on all our wines, of great intensity of colour, flavour and aroma, with fine tannin structure and velvety mouthfeel.

As long time farmers, we know how to care for our soils, and manage our crops in a way that is sustainable and healthy for the land.  In the vineyard, each vine receives individual care, pruned so that it can produce the highest quality fruit.  We follow organic practices as far as possible, intervening only when the health of the vineyard is at risk. We encourage diversity in soil microflora, so that the vines receive natural nutrients as far as possible.
Our cellar door is open weekends and public holiday, for tastings and sales.  We can do meals for groups (bookings required), amongst the barrels in the winery, or in the gardens overlooking the Colbinabbin Plains and Lake Cooper.  We look forward to seeing you there, and sharing with you some of the exciting new varieties that Heathcote can produce with such great style!

Mount Burrumboot Estate …
Thinking outside the square.

Mount Burrumboot Estate, 3332 Heathcote-Rochester Rd, Colbinabbin Vic 3559

Orders and enquires Ph/fax 03 5432 9238 or info@burrumboot.com

The Mongol Derby Daring Dozen

Many of you will know our daughter, Matilda, from the cellar door and various events.  Well, in August 2009, Matilda is taking part in the longest and most challenging horse race in the world... The Mongol Derby.   One thousand kilometers across the Mongolian Steppes, on half wild Mongolian ponies, living rough and no roads to follow... To help her raise money for this event, which goes to helping the desperately poor Mongolian Nomads, we have decided to put together a special offer, The Mongol Derby Daring Dozen.  Click on the links to find out more...

In a society where we stay in our comfort zones, and so many of our young people are disillusioned and disenfranchised, this is a good story of someone having a go to make life better for others who live in  a very different way.  So if excitement and edginess appeal to you (if not fermented mare's milk!), The Mongol Derby Daring Dozen is for you!