As old as the hills
The name Solitude comes from the vast grazing run that covered some of the remote expanses of the Upper Yarra in the mid-1800s. Our family owned and run vineyard is situated on a series of ridges and slopes at Yellingbo, on one of the last remaining tracts of the original Solitude station.
Our Approach
Character
Solitude wines are
typically perfumed, with
lively primary fruit
characters and good
structure built around
meticulous winemaking
and careful selection of
French oak.
EnviroNment
Tibooburra Vineyard – the
home of the Solitude wine
label – is situated on
elevated ridges in view of
the Dandenongs and the
Great Divide. It is encircled
by a series of nature
conservation reserves
which protect rare and
endangered species.
Origins
Some of our wines are
made from planting
material that originates
from the foothills of the
Andes in Argentina (the
Mendoza Chardonnay
clone) and Burgundy in
France (the Abel Pinot
Noir clone)
Pairing
Our wines are made to
complement food. Try
pairing our Pinot Noir
with a Scotch fillet or
antipasto and try our
Chardonnay with roast
chicken or steamed fish.
Character
Solitude wines are typically perfumed, with lively primary fruit characters and good structure built around meticulous winemaking and careful selection of French oak.
Environment
Tibooburra Vineyard – the home of the Solitude wine label – is situated on elevated ridges in view of the Dandenongs and the Great Divide. It is encircled by a series of nature conservation reserves which protect rare and endangered species.
Origins
Some of our wines are made from planting material that originates from the foothills of the Andes in Argentina (the Mendoza Chardonnay clone) and Burgundy in France (the Abel Pinot Noir clone)
Pairing
Our wines are made to complement food. Try pairing our Pinot Noir with a Scotch fillet or antipasto and try our Chardonnay with roast chicken or steamed fish.
“Solitude Estate wines are inspired by some of the great labels of Burgundy, but offer an enticing point of difference that is unique to the Upper Yarra …”
“An eco – tourism dream realised in spectacular fashion” – Yarra Magazine
Stay- Carl’s Hut
Solitude is now home to Carl’s Hut, a luxury retreat set amidst Chardonnay vines. Combining the spirit of the pioneering era with modern comforts, travellers find a special nook to unwind, enjoy a glass of wine by a log fire while taking in views of the serene natural world outside.
Stay- Carl’s Hut
Solitude is now home to Carl’s Hut, a luxury retreat set amidst Chardonnay vines. Combining the spirit of the pioneering era with modern comforts, travellers find a special nook to unwind, enjoy a glass of wine by a log fire while taking in views of the serene natural world outside.
