Off the beaten track…

Grampians region — hidden valley
just beyond mount langi ghiran

sinuous bitumen…
four wheel drive, two wheel drive;
horse ride, hang-glide
don't walk — too far!

super soil for shiraz
toasty oak
lush
rich ripe aromas
berries and pepper
balanced tannins

graeme bertuch
artisan winemaker

ENJOY!

Mount Cole WineWorks

Owned by Graeme and Carolyn Bertuch, Mt Cole Wineworks was established in the late 1990's in a valley at Mount Cole, near the well known Langi Ghiran vineyard.

This is in the Grampians Wine Region and the heart of Victoria Felix.

The vineyard specializes in shiraz, with soils and climate suiting this variety. Cool nights and warm days ripen the fruit late in the season. The soil is granitic loam over red clay, allowing true expression of the shiraz variety in the wine.

If you are in the Grampians Region visit our new cellar door at “OFF THE BEATEN TRACK WINE & ART GALLERY”.

How to Purchase

All our wines are available to order direct on-line (see individual wine pages) and through select wine retailers.

SPECIAL OFFERS

Free ½ dozen 2004 “Off the Beaten Track” Cabernet Sauvignon with every dozen “Off the Beaten Track” shiraz. This may be a single vintage or mixed dozen.

Free 1 dozen 2004  “Off the Beaten Track” Cabernet Sauvignon with every dozen Fenix Rising shiraz.

The reason for rewarding with this fine wine is that it cannot be repeated because the vineyard which was alongside Mt Langi Ghiran vineyard has succumbed to the tree farm epidemic prevalent in the Western District of Victoria. It is a “bin end” but a great wine which has the structure to last for years.

Latest News

2009
If you are in the Grampians Region visit our new cellar door at “OFF THE BEATEN TRACK WINE & ART GALLERY”.
September 2008
The Ratz range of wines is an exciting new addition for Mount Cole WineWorks and is now available to purchase online.
March 2008
Our Fenix Rising Shiraz is now available to purchase online.
December 2007
Purchase a mixed half dozen to get a taste for some of our award winning wines. The mixed half dozen contains 2 bottles of each of the following… “Fenix Rising” Shiraz 2005, “Off the Beaten Track” Shiraz (2004) and “Off the Beaten Track” Shiraz (2005)
June 2007
The 2005 shiraz is available. This wine was well accepted at recent showings at the Grampians Grape Escape weekend at Halls Gap and at the Good Wine and Food Festival at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Medals
2004 Collectos Edition shiraz won the John Robb Trophy for the ‘Best Regional Shiraz’ at the Ballarat Wine Show in July 06, followed by the Trophy for the ‘Best Regional Shiraz’ at the Ararat Wine Challenge in October 2006. This wine has sold out, but the 2005 Collectors Shiraz will be released later in 2007.
August 2006
Mount Cole Wineworks Shiraz (2004) won Silver at the Royal Melbourne Show (Class 43 Dry Red, Shiraz).
October 2005
Mount Cole Wineworks won two Bronzes at the Bathurst Cool Climate Wine Show - only a few weeks after bottling.