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Introducing
Myattsfield Vineyard and Winery
Myattsfield is the vineyard/winery of young winemakers Josh Davenport and
Rachael Robinson. Established in 1997, it encompasses two vineyards and a
40 tonne winery in the picturesque Bickley and Carmel Valleys of the
Perth Hills wine region.
The
Myatt Story
Horticulture is nothing new for the Davenport family with links to the
cultivation and propagation of horticultural crops dating back to the
1800’s.
Joseph Myatt first began market gardening at Mannor Farm, Kent in 1818.
In 1852 his son, James Myatt, moved the business to Camberwell, South
London before urban encroachment forced the family to move again in 1876
to Offenham, Gloucestershire.
The Myatts were renown for their Rhubarb, Strawberries, Cabbage and
Mangolds, winning trophies that date back to 1868. Myatts “Offenham
Compacta”, an early harvest spring cabbage, can still be found on the
shelves in England and public reserves in Camberwell and Lambeth still
bear the family name.
In 1906 Frank Myatt (Joseph’s grandson) and his wife, Rosa, left
Gloucestershire for Australia, setting up market gardens the southwest
region of Harvey.
Myattsfield’s flagship wine, the “Joseph Myatt” Reserve, commemorates the
family’s founding horticulturalist.
The
Vineyards
The Perth Hills wine region is characterised by its warm days and cool
nights. We have taken inspiration from regions in Portugal and Spain with
similar climatic conditions when selecting varieties such as Mourvedre,
Verdelho, Touriga nacional, Durif (first private planting in W.A.) and
Brown Muscat. In addition we also grow the more traditional varieties
Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The
Wines
We produce a wide range of wine styles from sparkling to fortified
(primarily to satisfy our winemaking urges). As well as working with the
varieties we grow, we also keep an eye out for interesting parcels of
fruit. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Semillon, Tempranillo and Pedro Ximinez
have become regulars. Members of our “Left Field” wine club are privy to
the more unusual and exclusive batches. Please visit our wines page for more information on our wines, or place an order.
Cellar
Door
In 2006, after almost a decade of establishing vineyards in the Bickley
and Carmel Valleys, we began construction of the winery and cellar door. Located
on the Bickley Valley Wine trail (www.bickleycarmeltourism.jkwh.com)it
is just 30 mins from Perth’s CBD. From the tasting room, expansive views
of the vineyard and valley as well as a peak into the inner sanctum of
the winery await.
Behind the bar medals won at various wine shows sit along side some of
the exquisite trophies awarded to the Myatts family more than 130 years
before.
Myattsfield is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Public
Holidays from 10am-5pm.
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