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Welcome to Preece Preece wines capture the simple pleasures of life in a bottle. We’ve kept it nice and easy – popular varietals, elegant wine styles and a fresh approach – to ensure you will enjoy Preece wines anytime, anywhere. Our winemakers get up-close and personal with the vineyards; running Victorian dirt through their fingers and nurturing the vines to their very best. They let the grapes do all the talking.


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The Story of Preece For more than two decades renowned Central Victorian winery, Mitchelton, has produced the Preece range of wines. The range is named in honour of Colin Preece, a pioneer of the Australian wine industry and Mitchelton’s foundingwinemaker. In 1967, Melbourne entrepreneur Ross Shelmerdine commissioned wine industry stalwart Colin Preece to find the best site for premium wine grape growing anywhere in south eastern Australia. Preece chose an old grazing estate, prized for its climate, soil and proximity to the waterways. Mitchelton Winery Mitchelton’s history can be traced over the decades through the pervasive influence of Victoria’s Goulburn River and the unfolding narrative of its distinctive wines. The river surrounds the vineyard on three sides, shaping the environment and climate of Mitchelton. The result – four starkly different soil profiles running along the rippling ridges and vales of the property. Creating individual vineyards within a vineyard. By working in harmony with the land, the Mitchelton team unlock the best from each block through innovation and attention to detail in the vineyard and the winery. This intimate and focused approach creates wines of distinct personality, finesse and longevity. Visit Mitchelton – the home of Preece wines Team Preece Meet the team behind the wine. Team Preece is led by winemaker Ben Haines and viticulturist John Beresford, working with assistant winemaker’s Dom Valentine and Kate Day. Mitchelton’s team works in harmony with the land to unlock the best from individual blocks. Key to this is innovation and attention to detail in the vineyard and the winery. The team take their wine seriously, but also believe in balance. The Preece range of wines are all about making sure one of life’s great pleasures – enjoying wine – is enhanced by simply great wine made from quality fruit. Without all the fuss.


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Love Preece Wines? Want to sip, sup, try and buy from a great range of wines and learn more about Mitchelton and Preece wines from Central Victoria? Membership of the Mitchelton Wine Club gives you access to all the inside information – including tips from our Winemakers, vintage news and even the odd humourous tale – every quarter in the Wine Club newsletter Home-Grown. Best of all, it’s FREE! Join the Mitchelton Wine Club and get access to the best of Mitchelton’s wines. Members also receive:
  • A 10% discount on all wine purchases, accommodation at Blackwood Park Country House and meals in the Mitchelton Restaurant.
  • Bonus incentive benefits for your continued support of Mitchelton.
  • Exclusive offers of older vintages and limited release wines (top secret stuff!).



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    Preece Chardonnay

    Nigel Buchanan is an artist whose work is widely popular. Warm, modern and lush, his illustration for the Chardonnay was inspired by the intimacy and joy of sharing wine – a true example of the ‘art of living well’.

    Preece Sauvignon Blanc

    Tracie Grimwood's work is whimsical with a delicate sense of colour and texture. Her naive view of the Mitchelton vineyard, tower and river with spiralling dragonflies to suggest a light summery feel perfectly match the style and flavours of Sauvignon Blanc.

    Preece Rosé

    Christopher Nielsen's images evoke narratives from another era. The Rosé artwork’s simple decorative elements were inspired by the clean, often Asian flavours matched with the wine and its raspberry, strawberries and cream palate.

    Preece Shiraz

    Glen Vause is an airbrush illustrator who works now digitally and in oils. Tone and texture – key to a great Shiraz – are also the focal point of his piece showcasing the winery and the vines.

    Preece Cabernet Sauvignon

    Stella Danalis is a collage artist from Brisbane. After a hard day with the scissors and glue, she enjoys pouring a glass of fine red and watching the western sky paint its own heavenly canvas. Her piece humourously considers the idea of “big and bold” Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Preece Merlot

    Ned Culic's illustratrations have graced everything from billboards to postage stramps. His Merlot artwork is bright, colourful and textured – a piece richly evocative of the wine and its home, the Mitchelton estate.

    Preece Sparkling

    Rosanna Vecchio is an award winning Illustrator based in Melbourne. This intuitive, textural and spontaneous artwork makes use of creams, golds and bright hints of colour; it celebrates the very qualities Sparkling is prized for.


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    Art Imitating Preece: Sponsoring the Melbourne International Arts Festival



    Preece & Sydney Festival: Our City in Summer




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    Our Wines
    Preece Chardonnay

    Bright, soft yellow in colour. Smelling of ripe juicy pineapple, pear and grapefruit, it’s a brilliant wine with loads of luscious pear and peach flavours with a refreshing hit of citrus and just a touch of oak. The wine has a lovely soft and creamy finish. Best With - a good pasta dish such as pesto linguini with chili and prawns.

    Preece Sauvignon Blanc

    You’ll smell the intense tropical fruit aromas of this wine straight away and may even catch a hint of spearmint. A lovely pale yellow colour, it tastes of lots of citrus characters with a dash of tropical fruit flavours to make it interesting. Very refreshing. Best with – grilled whiting with rocket, pear and parmesan salad.

    Preece Rosé

    Think Preece Rosé, think pink. A brilliant magenta in colour, aromas of strawberries, cherries and raspberries abound. Luscious flavours of raspberry and watermelon meld with hints of strawberries and cream; all balanced by a touch of citrus acidity and just the right amount of sweetness. Best with – long Sunday lunches and tangy or spicy dishes such as Thai beef salad.

    Preece Shiraz

    Bright burgundy and maroon in colour, this is a delicious Shiraz with lovely aromas of cherries with a hint of peppery spice. Packed with juicy red berry and spicy fruit cake flavours, it’s a cracker of a wine suited to all occasions. Best with – hearty dishes such as minestrone soup with chorizo sausage or fillet steak and mash.

    Preece Cabernet Sauvignon

    Garnet red in colour, this is a classic Cabernet for those who like velvety reds. Lashings of berry and plum fruits, milk chocolate and spice aromas lead into delicious cherry and dark fruit flavours, with just a hint of vanilla and mint for some extra pizzazz. Best with – full flavoured dishes like seared steak with blueberry and red wine jus.

    Preece Merlot

    The vibrant ruby red of this Merlot provides a hint to the wine’s rich scents of blueberries, violets and mocha. Plum, all-spice and vanilla flavours linger long on the palate. Best with – rich and fragrant dishes such as Moroccan spiced lamb or creamy Fettuccine Carbonara.

    Preece Sparkling

    Preece Sparkling is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the two best varieties for developing fine yet complex fizz. The fruit selected from three different vintages, grown in cooler climates, provides toasty honey aromas and a crisp finish. Best with – celebrating with your family and friends, or to add a touch of bubbly fun with dishes such as natural oysters or sushi.


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