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Green Point

Coldstream, Victoria 3770
Australia
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Winery Established: 1985
Wine Production: 100000 cases
Winemaker(s): Dr. Tony Jordan
Wine Region: Victoria - Yarra Valley

MOET & CHANDON'S INVESTMENT IN THE YARRA VALLEY OF VICTORIA

Moet and Chandon decided in the early 1960's to extend their winemaking expertise outside France. Interest in establishing vineyards and a winery in Australia developed during a visit to Victoria in 1984 by John Wright, then the President of Domaine Chandon, California. From the quality of table wines and fledgling "traditional variety, Methode Champenoise" wines that he tasted during his visit, he saw that there was enormous potential for growing high quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier in the cool climate conditions of the south of Victoria for the production of sparkling wine.

In 1985, John, with his winemaker, Dawnine Dyer, returned to Australia and made trial base wines at Coonawarra and Mt. Macedon. These wines further convinced them of the quality that the regions of south eastern Australia could produce.

Subsequently, after a full investigation of the viticultural suitability of various regions and of the potential sales on local and export markets for a premium Australian sparkling wine made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, Moet & Chandon decided to proceed with the development of vineyards and a winery.

Dr Tony Jordan, well known in Australian winemaking circles as a winemaker and technical consultant, was appointed as consultant to establish the venture in late 1985. Dr Jordan became the Managing Director of Domaine Chandon Australia in 1987.

The facility opened to the public in February 1991 and now receives about 80,000 visitors per annum. Visitors can take guided tours of the production facilities before returning to the Green Point Room, with its magnificent views over the Yarra Valley towards the Great Dividing Range, where 'Green Point' sparkling and still wines are served by the glass or bottle.

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