Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown is a partnership between winemaker and viticulturist Tessa Brown and architect Jeremy Schmölzer, located in Beechworth. They planted their vineyard Thorley in 2014-2015 at the highest part of the Beechworth GI and practice minimal intervention, high altitude winemaking with organic viticulture. The winery specializes in sub-alpine wines from vineyards over 700m ASL, producing wines from their own Thorley vineyard, neighboring Brunnen vineyard, and King Valley's Obstgarten vineyard.
Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown focuses on Riesling, Chardonnay, Grauburgunder, Pinot Gris, Nebbiolo. Signature bottles include Thorley Riesling, Thorley Nebbiolo, Obstgarten Riesling, Brunnen wines, Prêt-à-Blanc, Prêt-à-Rosé, Prêt-à-Rouge, Beechworth Riesling, Whitlands Chardonnay, Grauburgunder. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
No membership required. Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown welcomes all visitors. Reservations may still be recommended, especially on weekends.
Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown is in Stanley, Victoria, in the Victoria wine region. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown was established in 2014, giving the estate 12 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown is led by Tessa Brown, Jeremy Schmölzer. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
