Rob Dolan

‘Real people, real wine, real character’ was the philosophy behind Rob Dolan’s new venture. After twenty-five years finessing his craft for some of Australia’s most respected wine labels, 2010 marked a significant milestone in Rob’s career – the year to launch his own label, aptly titled Rob Dolan Wines.

In 2011 Rob was able to purchase the Hardys Yarra Burn winery located in South Warrandyte, just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. The Winer...

YARRALAND, CHIRNSIDE PARK

Proprietors: D’Aloisio Family

This family owned property sits proudly in a prime location with sweeping views over the Yarra Valley. The property was planted to Strawberries in the early 1990’s and eventually the family decided to branch out to vineyards (pun intended). The first plantings were Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon in 1994 and later in the 90’s Chardonnay, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot followed...

Rob Dolan has been making wine in the Yarra Valley for over 20 years. He has an outstanding winemaking record and has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Yarra Valley. Rob’s first experience in the Yarra Valley was as senior Winemaker at Yarra Ridge Winery, one of the success stories of the 90’s and the benchmark Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of its time. During this time Rob managed the entire Victorian Winemaking operation for Mildara ...

The Yarra Valley is known as a Cool Climate region with dominant rainfall in winter/spring and a relatively cool, dry, summer. Cool Climate regions are typically known for producing wines with intense varietal characteristics due to the long, slow ripening periods.

Generally speaking each vintage in the Yarra Valley is a good one, however they do have their own challenges. 

There are key elements at play to produce quality wines each yea...