Wines of Sutton Grange
"At Sutton Grange, Lapalus produces some of Australia’s best, most complex and textually satisfying wines: pale but powerful rosé, minerally viognier and svelte, spicy syrah with a gorgeous Gallic twang." Max Allen, Gourmet Traveller July 2010
"Makes magnificent Shiraz with both texture and minerality from Bendigo." Andrew Jefford, Financial Times 2010
"The Syrah is a powerful, superbly structured red of immense depth and longevity." Jeremy Oliver, The Australian Wine Annual 2010
"This is a masterful statement of bright, complex vineyard-driven character and insightful winemaking." Nick Stock, The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2009
"Today the Fairbank wines represent some of the most exceptional value for money wine in Australian wine." Jeremy Oliver, The Australian Wine Annual 2010
All of our wines reflect a unique 'terroir' and tend to be more savoury than sweet, relying on texture and finesse rather than explosive fruit characters.
In winemaking, simplicity is the rule, no external micro-organisms, no technological correction, this ensures we obtain natural vinification.
The first release of wines from Sutton Grange was christened Fairbank, the original name of the Sutton Grange property from the late 1800's.
The wines are quite European in style, reflecting the pedigree of winemaker Gilles Lapalus.
The Sutton Grange Estate label is reserved for our premium wines selected in the vineyard and cellar - they are limited releases.
