ABOUT US

Small-batch artisanal wines showcasing
Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria region

Seneca Vintners is the creation of two wine enthusiasts, Stuart Richardson and third-generation winemaker and vigneron Will Shelmerdine, with a goal to create small-batch, hand-crafted wines of the highest quality.

 

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity

– Seneca the Younger, philosopher, and statesman (c. 4 BC to 65 AD)

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ETHOS & BRAND IDENTITY

Patience, perseverance, commitment, endeavour, determination, sacrifice and hard work

Our branding embraces the rich history and mystique of Roman mosaics, with each of our wines expressed in the mosaic-styled label varying the tile colour, shape and orientation to match the aroma and flavour profile, and vine location within the vineyard.

THE TIMELINE

The timeline story about SENECA Vintners Wines

2019
GLORIOUS DEBUT
Seneca Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon receive a 95 point score
2020
FOLLOW-UP
A follow-up Cabernet Sauvignon has been produced, targeting a Winter 2021 release date
2021
PORTFOLIO EXPANSION
A third Cabernet Sauvignon has been produced, while also venturing into Riesling and Graciano (an Iberian red grape variety).
2022
FOURTH HARVEST
Anticipated release of the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2021 Graciano.
2023
FIFTH HARVEST
Anticipated release 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines.

MEET THE MAKERS

Life is too short to drink bad wine

Seneca Vintners is the creation of two wine enthusiasts, Stuart Richardson and third generation winemaker and vigneron Will Shelmerdine, with a goal to create small batch, hand-crafted wines of the highest quality.

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THE WINES

On the banks of the Goulburn River within the Nagambie Lakes

From the best fruit on the site and season we hand-pick from specific vineyard sections within a single vineyard. We believe in limiting winemaking interventions and to rather rely upon the site, soil and season to produce premium wine…

2019 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

AU$ 45.00

2021 RIESLING

AU$ 35.00

REVIEWS

Seneca Vintners – 2019 Nagambie Lakes Cabernet Sauvignon – 95 points

Our 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has been reviewed by renowned Master of Wine Andrew Caillard MW.

“Medium deep crimson. Attractive pure blackcurrant mulberry aromas with underlying cedar, sage, peppery notes. A classical claret style with lovely fresh cassis…” Read more