Rahona Valley
Rahona Valley
A decade ago, Rahona Valley lay hidden. The original 3-acre vineyard was established in 1991 but purchased by Toby and Dianne in 2014. The pair set about transforming the hidden gem of unruly vines into a sparkling star that thrived under their tender care. The effervescent journey was guided by a desire to bring a little of Champagne’s soul to the Mornington
Peninsula.
In 2019, they met Natalie Fryar, the queen of sparkling rosé in Australia. She inspired them to jump even further into their bubbly crusade and joined them on the journey. In 2020, they established the Australian Cuvee Centre, a winery facility dedicated to making sparkling wines that is a haven for Rahona Valley winemakers.
The Rahona Valley mission is to create wines that are seriously delectable. Provenance, precision and patience all play a vital role. Having expanded over 20-acres under vine with vineyards across the Mornington Peninsula, Rahona Valley currently has a range of more than fifteen sparkling wines, uniquely Australian spritz and a complementary range of cool climate table wines. The journey has filled their lives with new challenges, a thousand stories, a million stars and unending sparkling joy.
Tasting Notes
⇐ Vintage Rosé
The vintage rosé is bursting with aromatics of fresh red fruit and berries with subtle undertones of nuts and brioche. The palate delivers with the luscious flavours of ripe strawberries and crisp red apple, enhanced by the creamy mousse that is a result of four years spent maturing on lees.
⇐ Blanc de Blanc
A delightful symphony of aromas encompassing citrus, honeysuckle and apple. The palate unfolds with a refreshing crispness, showcasing vibrant citrus, stonefruit and crisp apple flavours. The wine has reached an appealing balance where the primary characters shine brightly, gracefully complemented by nuanced complexities that have developed through bottle aging on lees over four years.
VISITOR’S GUIDE
Getting There
3/48 Collins Road,
Dromana
Contact Details
Mobile: 0417 323 765
Email: wine@rahonavalley.com.au
Website: www.rahonavalley.com.au
Cellar Door
Friday 12 – 8pm
Saturday and Sunday 12 – 5pm
Restaurant
Yes – light lunches, grazing platters, cheese platters
Weddings
Yes – up to 40 guests
Accommodation
No
Additional Features
Has a calendar full of events including live music, Sip n Share (poetry and spoken word evenings), cellar door dinners and live shows
Wine club that offers discounts, free postage, special events