Established in 1969, Taltarni Vineyards is one of the pioneering wineries of Victoria’s Pyrenees wine region. Owner John Goelet, a direct descendant of the Guestier wine merchant family of Bordeaux, discovered and purchased Taltarni Vineyard after conducting a worldwide search for a site comparable to the great vineyards of Bordeaux.
Initial plantings were of Bordeaux varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Shortly thereafter, Taltarni extended its plantings to encompass Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz as well as Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, enabling us to now showcase a diverse portfolio of sparkling, red and white wines.
We are proud to be implementing environmentally friendly practices that will ensure the quality of our grapes, and the sustainability of our environment. Taltarni produces wines of elegance and balance that uniquely express the terroir of the picturesque Pyrenees wine region.
Wines
TROPHY HIGHLIGHTS
Taltarni Blanc de Blancs 2015 vintage was highly awarded with a Trophy in the Rutherglen Wine Show, plus a Trophy for ‘Sparkling Wine of Show’ in the Western Victorian Wine Show. More recently it was awarded a gold medal at the 2019 Champagne and Sparkling World Wine Championships and received 95 points in the 2020 Halliday Wine Companion.
Taltarni Cuvée Rosé 2013 vintage is highly awarded, receiving the Perpetual Trophy ‘Best Australian Sparkling Wine Aperitif Style’ at the 2018 & 2019 Sydney International Wine Competition, ‘Top 100 Wines’ and Blue Gold in the Sydney International Wine Challenge, the Best in Class Trophy for “Best Australian Rosé Vintage” at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Chamopionships, as well as the Perpetual Trophy for ‘Best Australian Sparkling ‘Aperitif Style’, from the Sydney International Wine Competition.
Taltarni Old Vine Shiraz 2016 was awarded the Gold at the 2017 Great Shiraz Challenge, Gold at the 2019 Cool Climate Wine Show and 92 points in the 2019 Halliday Wine Companion.
The Taltarni Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 was awarded a trophy at the 2018 Cool Climate Wine Show. This wine also won a Gold at the 2017 Royal Melbourne Wine Show and was recently awarded 96 points in the 2020 Halliday Wine Companion.
The Taltarni Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2017 was awarded the a Gold medal at the 2018 Royal Adelaide Wine Show and 95 Points in the 2020 Halliday Wine Companion.
ENVIRONMENT
Dedicated to practices that care for the land and reduce our environmental footprint, this can be seen most evidently in Taltarni’s approach to sustainability and viticulture. By preserving the natural value of the land, we’re able to produce brighter grapes with balanced acidity that truly reflects the terroir. The combination of many environmental initiatives, along with the skills and expertise of our winemaking and vineyard teams, has resulted in the production of renowned, award-winning wines.
Our sustainability philosophy is what guides our entire viticulture and wine making processes at Taltarni. We have a great responsibility to the environment around us, and we’re committed to using the industry’s leading and most innovative sustainability practices and techniques to ensure we protect our soil, air and water, while conserving energy.
