Quealy Winemakers

Victoria | Mornington Peninsula

Our Review

Kathleen Quealy and Kevin McCarthy were among the early waves of winemakers on the Mornington Peninsula. They challenged the status quo – most publicly by introducing Mornington Peninsula pinot gris/grigio (with great success). Behind this was improvement and diversification in site selection, plus viticulture and winemaking techniques that allowed their business to grow significantly. The estate plantings are 2ha each of pinot noir, pinot gris and friulano, as well as smaller plots of riesling, chardonnay, malvasia istriana and moscato giallo. Their leased vineyards are established on what Kathleen and Kevin consider to be premium sites for pinot gris and pinot noir. These are now single-vineyard wines: Musk Creek, Campbell & Christine and the newer Tussie Mussie vineyard. Son Tom stepped up as head winemaker in '19. Lucas Blanck manages the certified organic estate vineyards; the leased vineyards are moving towards 100% organic management. -JAMES HALLIDAY

Specialities

Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Friulano, Skin Contact Varietals

Cellar Door

Information

Taste and traverse the widest array of Mornington Peninsula wine, where tradition and innovation work in harmony to elaborate exhilarating styles.

Hours

7 days 9–5

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Accommodation

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Stockist Information

Distribution Information

If you would like to purchase Quealy wines please call our office on (03) 5982 2483 so we can advise the closest stockist. Alternatively you can email us on info@quealy.com.au or buy online at www.quealy.com.au

International Sales Information

Exports to Japan, China and Taiwan.

Details

Rating
Winemaker Kathleen Quealy, Tom McCarthy
Viticulturalist Lucas Blanck, Kevin McCarthy
Region Mornington Peninsula
Address 62 Bittern-Dromana Road, Balnarring, Vic 3926
Established 1982
Dozens 8000
Vineyards (area) 8 ha
Opening Hours 7 days 9–5
Telephone (03) 5983 2483
Website www.quealy.com.au