JOIN OUR FAMILY

Like any family, there is no charge to join. The only pre-requisite is a love of fine wine.

We take family planning seriously! In our first phase, we are limiting the family membership to 300.

Production will be limited and dictated by vintage quality.

To be a family member, you simply need to buy at least one case of wine per year.

  • Whitsend Wine Family Membership Form



    A MEMBERS OPINION

    Robert Cooper of Sydney writes " Imagine being able to join Mt. Mary's mailing list 15 years ago. With the Whitsend family you get this opportunity now including the benefits, and a shorter newsletter."

    THE EXPERTS OPINION

    Oakridge Estate David Bicknell – Winemaker
    "Whitsend Estate works together with Oakridge to produce high quality grapes suitable for our super premium 864 range of wines"

    The Age Ralph Kyte Powell.
    "The low-profile Whitsend 04 cabernet sauvignon is one of those rare gems that occasionally turn up to prove that you don't have to spend $50 or $100 to enjoy Australian cabernet of the highest order"

    2007 Wine Companion James Halliday

    Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

    Impressively deep colour; rich, ripe blackcurrant and cassis fruit is the heart of this lovely wine, good tannin and oak management the icing on the cake. Cork. 13.5 alc. Rating 94, Drink 2016

    Yarra Valley Merlot 2004

    An admirable varietal mix of red fruits, spice and black olive flavours, with fine tannin structure; the finish and aftertaste are good. Diam. 13.5 alc. Rating 90, Drink 2011



    Whitsend wines have been served at the following restaurants:

    • Richmond Café & Larder
    • Langtons
    • Chateau Yering
    • Bistro 1
    • The Carrington Hotel
    • As well as Vancouver and Whistler restaurants


    FAMILY BENEFITS
    SHAREHOLDER - LIKE BENEFITS AT NO COST

    • When appropriate, a barrel tasting of the recent vintage in the Baldwin family cellar
    • Tasting of current release wines, with the opportunity to buy before the public release.
    • Complimentary food to enhance the wine
    • 20% discount on the retail price of all Whitsend wines
    • Enjoy the views, wander the vineyard, make new friends in your family
    • Introduce a new family member and to celebrate the arrival to the family, both of you will receive a complimentary bottle of wine
    • Priority allocation – in times of extremely low yields, the family takes priority
    • Corporate labels, and wooden crates for numbered bottles
    As the family grows, there will be more open days and special events, such as private wine tastings and picnic hamper lunches.

  • Whitsend Wine Family Membership Form