ABOUT US
Small-batch artisanal wines showcasing
Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria region
Seneca Vintners is the creation of two wine enthusiasts, Stuart Richardson and third-generation winemaker and vigneron Will Shelmerdine, with a goal to create small-batch, hand-crafted wines of the highest quality.
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity“
– Seneca the Younger, philosopher, and statesman (c. 4 BC to 65 AD)
ETHOS & BRAND IDENTITY
Patience, perseverance, commitment, endeavour, determination, sacrifice and hard work
Our branding embraces the rich history and mystique of Roman mosaics, with each of our wines expressed in the mosaic-styled label varying the tile colour, shape and orientation to match the aroma and flavour profile, and vine location within the vineyard.
THE TIMELINE
The timeline story about SENECA Vintners Wines
GLORIOUS DEBUT
FOLLOW-UP
PORTFOLIO EXPANSION
FOURTH HARVEST
FIFTH HARVEST
MEET THE MAKERS
Life is too short to drink bad wine
Seneca Vintners is the creation of two wine enthusiasts, Stuart Richardson and third generation winemaker and vigneron Will Shelmerdine, with a goal to create small batch, hand-crafted wines of the highest quality.
THE WINES
On the banks of the Goulburn River within the Nagambie Lakes
From the best fruit on the site and season we hand-pick from specific vineyard sections within a single vineyard. We believe in limiting winemaking interventions and to rather rely upon the site, soil and season to produce premium wine…
REVIEWS
Seneca Vintners – 2019 Nagambie Lakes Cabernet Sauvignon – 95 points
Our 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has been reviewed by renowned Master of Wine Andrew Caillard MW.
“Medium deep crimson. Attractive pure blackcurrant mulberry aromas with underlying cedar, sage, peppery notes. A classical claret style with lovely fresh cassis…” Read more