Strathbogie Ranges Victoria Australia
Maygars Hill, the site of the vineyard, was named after Lt Col. Maygar who was awarded a Victoria Cross during the Boer War.
Welcome
This 20 acre property was acquired by Jenny Houghton in 1994, for its viticulture potential and as a location for her bed and breakfast cottage. Three acres was hand planted in 1997 into a light sandy loam. It is ideally situated in the Strathbogie Wine Region right on the border with the Goulburn Valley.
Planting has increased to 6 acres; 2 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and 4 acres of Shiraz. Strict viticultural policy with pruning, spraying and hand picking has achieved the required low yield per vine. This has consistently produced small berries of intense colour and flavour.
The altitude of 200 metres, combined with the light sandy loam and intensive monitoring, has produced grapes that enable a wine of elegance and complexity to be produced.
our wines at Government House
Laura showing us off at Government House (Victoria)
Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Dinner
A wonderful evening was had by all those who attended a dinner on the 20th of July to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Man landing on the Moon. I think most those who attended could even remember the event!
Rosé
I’m delighted to say that over a glass of Rose it was remarked that Bryans artwork would look mighty fine as the Rose label… and here it is!
Sorry sold out until late March 2020
$18 per bottle $200 per case. Ask about our delivery…
Beautiful buildings, theatres, cafes, illusion, circus, dance, music, travel and fine red wine - all inform my art. The work ‘Carnivale’ was inspired by my love of and passion for, the mystery that is Venice.
Bryan Dawe
Acknowledgement: Grace Evans, Euroa Gazette 28th November 2018 Edition.
Sorry Sold Out - see 2017 Reserve Shiraz
James Halliday Review
2016 Reserve Shiraz (Sold Out)
This is the best Reserve Shiraz that Maygars has made to date. There is an urgency, a freshness to the expression of the Shiraz, and new oak has been easily absorbed on the long palate. This isolated vineyard is one of the jewels of the Strathbogie Ranges. 13.5% alc. Rating 96 To 2036
Maygars Hill Cottage
Come and enjoy the real thing; tucked amongst the vines!
Gold and Trophy for the 2015 Shiraz, Victorian Wine Show 2017
Trophy and Gold medal donated by Labelhouse - Nov 2017
Beersheba Centenary Cricket Bash Photo Gallery - Photos taken on ANZAC Day 2017 by Simon Fergusson - See full gallery of photos
Maygars Hill has been awarded in Gourmet Traveller WINE’s annual Cellar Door Awards.
You’ll find the full review of our cellar door, plus plenty more, in the new look April/May issue of Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine. It’s on sale now and available in all good newsagents. Alternatively, download the digital edition for your iPhone or iPad here (Download).
News
Maygars Hill steps up with another Gold at the Victorian Wine Show…
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Vintage Fashion at Maygars
Photo credit: Kathy Mexted.
Colonel's Dozen
A selection of our best wines
Colonel's Dozen Order Form
James Halliday writes...
“Outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity. Will have at least two wines rated at 95 points or above, and had a five-star rating for the previous two years. 282 wineries, 10%”