Our wines benefit from the unique site in which our grapes grow. French island sits between the Bass Hills (Gippsland) and the Mornington Peninsula. It enjoys a similarly cool climate, however, due to the shelter of surrounding ranges, receives less rainfall during ripening and more climatic consistency. We achieve good yields and optimum ripeness levels.
Our wines:
french island vineyards pinot gris 2010
Handmade by renowned winemaker Clare Halloran, our pinot gris is typical of the variety where it has found a happy home.
A cool year producing a wine with lovely fresh varietal fruit. A pure pinot gris nose smelling of pears and citrus with a long flavoursome palate.
french island vineyards chardonnay 2009
Very lightly oaked with a perfumed peach and lemon nose. Soft but lively palate with hints of apples and cream.
french island vineyards pinot noir 2007
A complex aromatic nose with a dash of spice. A medium weight palate with some nice oak and ripe fruit followed by a long finish.