Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard
Type	Private
Founded	1889
Headquarters	Milawa, Victoria, Australia
Industry	Wine
Products	Tarrango, Orange Muscat & Flora, Cienna, Dolcetto & Syrah, Spatlese Lexia, Shiraz etc
Website	[1]

Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard (often referred to as simply Brown Brothers or Browns) is a family owned wine company based in Milawa, Victoria, Australia. Brown Brothers was founded in 1889 by John Francis Brown and continues to be owned and operated by his descendants on the original property. Brown Brothers makes wine from a wide range of grape varieties and into a range of styles. A Proprietary limited company or abbreviated as under Australian law is a business structure that has at least one shareholder with a limited number of shares. ... 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Milawa is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on Snow Road, 16 kilometres south-east of Wangaratta, in the Rural City of Wangaratta. ... Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of the juice of fruits, usually grapes. ... This page as shown in the AOL 9. ... Milawa is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on Snow Road, 16 kilometres south-east of Wangaratta, in the Rural City of Wangaratta. ... 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... This is a list of varieties of cultivated grapes, whether used for wine, or eating as a Table grape, fresh or dried (raisin, currant, sultana). ...

History

The property on which Brown Brothers stands (36°27.2′S 146°25.8′E) was bought at the first land auction on the Oxley Plains by John Graham (1815-1873). A vineyard and orchard was established along with a Canadian style barn to store hay and grain.

George Harry Brown (1835-1913) married John Graham's daughter Rebecca (1845-1915) in 1864 and they moved (see The Farmers' Five) onto the property after John Graham's death.

John Francis Brown (1867-1943) planted around 10 acres of mainly Riesling, Muscat and Shiraz in 1885. John F. Brown established the Brown Brothers business and made the first wine in 1889 in the barn. The vineyard was replanted in 1916 & 1917 to combat the spread of phylloxera and by 1920 totaled 33 acres including Riesling, Tokay, Chasselas, Shiraz, Muscat, Mondeuse, Semillon, Graciano and Cabernet Sansay (Franc). Ripe grapes of Riesling Riesling is a white grape variety and varietal appellation of wines grown historically in Alsace (France), Austria, Germany (see German wine), and northern Italy. ... Several things are known as Muscat: Muscat, or Mascat is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, also known as sultanate of Muscat. ... Shiraz grapes have a characteristicly deep purple color that is reflected in their wine. ... Grape Phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae, family Phylloxeridae, superfamily Aphidoidea) is a serious pest of commercial grapevines worldwide, originally native to eastern North America. ... Ripe grapes of Riesling Riesling is a white grape variety and varietal appellation of wines grown historically in Alsace (France), Austria, Germany (see German wine), and northern Italy. ... Muscadelle is a white wine grape. ... Chasselas is a wine grape variety grown in Switzerland, France, Germany and New Zealand. ... Shiraz grapes have a characteristicly deep purple color that is reflected in their wine. ... The muscat family of grapes of the species Vitis vinifera are widely grown for wine, raisins and table grapes. ... Sémillon is a golden-skinned grape used to make white wines, most notably in Bordeaux and Australia. ... Cabernet Franc is a red wine grape variety similar to and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. ...

John Charles Brown (1915-2004) joined the business in 1933 in time to witness Botrytis cinerea (Noble Rot) for the first time at Milawa in 1934. John C. Brown married Patricia Mathews (1915-2004) in 1939 and produced four sons; John, Peter, Ross and Roger. In 1950 a property at Everton was purchased, cleared and planted. A grey fungus, Botrytis cinerea or Botrytis, that affects wine grapes. ... Milawa is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on Snow Road, 16 kilometres south-east of Wangaratta, in the Rural City of Wangaratta. ... Everton is a small town located 20 km from Wangaratta in northeast Victoria, along the Great Alpine Road. ...

John Graham Brown joined the business in 1958 and became the winemaker. The other three brothers followed and took their own places in the business; Peter in the vineyards, Ross in Marketing and Roger in vine propagation and harvesting. Peter was instrumental in establishing the Mystic Park vineyard near Kangaroo Lake, Victoria.

John Andrew Brown joined the business in 1994 and was followed by his sister Cynthia in 1996. John specialised in Information Technology and Cynthia in Human Resource Management.

Wines

Brown Brothers makes wine from a very wide range of grape varieties in a wide range of styles. The Patricia range offers the highest quality, the Varietal range is generally available, and the Cellar Door range includes small batches and experimental wines, only available at Milawa. Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of the juice of fruits, usually grapes. ...

Patricia Range

The Patricia range of wine are dedicated to Patricia Brown (1915-2004) and include a Sparkling Wine, a Chardonnay, a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Shiraz, a Merlot and a Botrytis Riesling.

Grape Varieties

Brown Brothers has made a specialty of exploring the characteristics of a huge range of grape varieties. Most of the varieties have been made into single varietal wines, occasionally there have been blends, some (Riesling, Shiraz)have been made into a number of different styles and Brown Brothers has even successfully pioneered some new varieties (Tarrango, Cienna). This is a list of varieties of cultivated grapes, whether used for wine, or eating as a Table grape, fresh or dried (raisin, currant, sultana). ... Ripe grapes of Riesling Riesling is a white grape variety and varietal appellation of wines grown historically in Alsace (France), Austria, Germany (see German wine), and northern Italy. ... Shiraz can refer to: Shiraz, Iran Shiraz grape/wine This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Tarrango is a variety of red grape used in the manufacture of red wine in Australia. ...

Brown Brothers has made wine from the following grape varieties over the years.

• White: Arneis, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Chasselas, Colombard, Crouchen, Flora, Gewürtztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Gordo, Marsanne, Moscato, Orange Muscat, Pinot Grigio, Rhine Riesling, Roussanne, Sultana, Sylvaner, Trebbiano, Verdelho, Viognier, Vermintino, White Frontinac
• Red: Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Durif, Graciano, Lagrein, Malbec, Marzemino, Merlot, Meunier, Mondeuse, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Ruby Cabernet, Sangiovese, Schioppettino, Shiraz, Tarrango, Tempranillo, Zinfandel

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Pinot Gris is a white wine grape of species Vitis vinifera related to Pinot noir which goes by a lot of other names: Pinot Grigio (Italy) Pinot Beurot (Loire Valley, France) Ruländer (Austria and Germany, Romania, sweet) Grauburgunder or Grauer burgunder (Austria and Germany, dry) Grauklevner (Germany) Malvoisie (Loire... Ripe Riesling grapes Riesling is a white grape variety and varietal appellation of wines grown historically in Alsace (France), Austria, Germany (see German wine), and northern Italy. ... Roussanne is a relatively rare variety of grape grown originally in the Rhône River Valley in France, and used in some white wines there and in the Tuscany region of Italy. ... The sultana is a type of white, seedless grape of Turkish or Persian origin, as well as a type of raisin made from it; such sultana raisins are often called simply These are typically larger than the currants made from Zante grapes but smaller than normal raisins, and are noted... Silvaner is a white wine grape variety. ... Trebbiano is a white grape used to make white wine, and the most common white grape variety in Italy, accounting for around a third of all Italys white wine. ... Verdelho is a white grape grown throughout Portugal, though most associated with the island of Madeira, and also gives its name to one of the four main types of Madeira wine. ... Voignier is a white wine grape. ... Aglianico is a red wine grape grown in the Campania and Basilicata regions of Italy. ... Barbera is a wine grape variety from Monferrato in Piemonte, Italy. ... Cabernet Franc is a red wine grape variety similar to and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. ... Cabernet Sauvignon is a variety of red grape mainly used for wine production, and is, along with Chardonnay, one of the most widely-planted of the worlds noble grape varieties. ... Dolcetto is a well-known wine grape variety widely grown in Piedmont region of Italy. ... Durif (or Duriff) is a minor variety of red wine grape grown in France, California and Australia. ... Lagrein is a red wine grape variety native to the valleys of Northern Italy in the Trentino/Alto Adige region north of Bolzano near the Austrian border. ... Malbec is a black, mellow grape variety originally grown in France, in the Loire Valley and Cahors. ... Merlot is a variety of wine grape used to create a popular red wine. ... Nebbiolo is the most important wine grape variety of Italys Piedmont region. ... Petit verdot is a variety of black grape used in the production of red wine, principally in blends with Cabernet Sauvignon. ... Pinot Noir vines at Clos de Bèze, Gervey-Chambertin, on the Côte dOr, France Pinot noir is a variety of Vitis vinifera, the red grape used commonly in winemaking, and may also refer to wines produced predominantly from pinot noir grapes. ... Ruby Cabernet is a red wine grape created in 1936 by Dr Harold Olmo at UC Davis in California. ... Sangiovese (synonyms: Sangiovese grosso, Brunello, Uva brunella, Morellino, Prugnolo, Prugnolo gentile, Sangioveto, Tignolo and Uva Canina) is a red wine grape variety originating in Italy where it is now recognised as a superior variety. ... Shiraz can refer to: Shiraz, Iran Shiraz grape/wine This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Tarrango is a variety of red grape used in the manufacture of red wine in Australia. ... Tempranillo is a variety of vitis vinifera, the red grape used commonly in winemaking. ... Zinfandel, also known as Zin, is a red-skinned wine grape popular in California for its intense fruitiness and lush texture. ...

Wine Styles

Fortified: The fortified wine has been in a range of styles including Tawny Port, Ruby Port, Vintage Port, Flor Fino Sherry, Sweet Sherry, Muscat & Tokay.
Table Wine: The table wines have ranged from dry to sweet, usually straight varietals, but occasionally blends such as Shiraz/Cabernet, Shiraz/Mondeuse/Cabernet (SMC)
Dessert Wine: The dessert wines have included a blend of the Orange Muscat & Flora varieties and a Botrytis Riesling labeled Noble Riesling.
Sparkling Wine: The Sparkling wines are mostly in the Méthode Champenoise with grapes from the Whitlands vineyard but there has also been other styles such as a Sparkling Shiraz.
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Vineyards

All of Brown Brothers vineyards are in Victoria, Australia and cover a variety of climates and soil types. Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th)  - Land 227,416 km²  - Water 10,213 km² (4. ...

Milawa

Established: 1885
Location: (36°27.2′S 146°25.6′E)
Varieties: Merlot, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Graciano, Mondeuse, Shiraz & White Frontignac. Merlot is a variety of wine grape used to create a popular red wine. ... Ripe grapes of Riesling Riesling is a white grape variety and varietal appellation of wines grown historically in Alsace (France), Austria, Germany (see German wine), and northern Italy. ... Cabernet Sauvignon is a variety of red grape mainly used for wine production, and is, along with Chardonnay, one of the most widely-planted of the worlds noble grape varieties. ... Dolcetto is a well-known wine grape variety widely grown in Piedmont region of Italy. ... Shiraz can refer to: Shiraz, Iran Shiraz grape/wine This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Everton

Established: 1950 - abt 1976
Location: (36°24.20′S 146°33.31′E)
Varieties: Cabernet Savignon/Shiraz

Mystic Park

Established: 1968
Location: (35°36′S 143°45′E)
Varieties: Cienna, Dolcetto, Tarrango, Orange Muscat, Flora, Crouchen, Shiraz, Colombard & Chardonnay Dolcetto is a well-known wine grape variety widely grown in Piedmont region of Italy. ... Tarrango is a variety of red grape used in the manufacture of red wine in Australia. ... Simplified schematic of an islands flora - all its plant species, highlighted in boxes. ... Crouchen is a variety of white grape. ... Shiraz can refer to: Shiraz, Iran Shiraz grape/wine This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Colombard is a variety of wine grape, better known as French Colombard in North America. ... Chardonnay vines in Burgundy Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to make a white varietal wine. ...

Whitlands

Established: 1982
Location: (36°47′S 146°21.65′E)
Varieties: Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris & Cabernet Sauvignon Ripe grapes of Riesling Riesling is a white grape variety and varietal appellation of wines grown historically in Alsace (France), Austria, Germany (see German wine), and northern Italy. ... Pinot Noir vines at Clos de Bèze, Gervey-Chambertin, on the Côte dOr, France Pinot noir is a variety of Vitis vinifera, the red grape used commonly in winemaking, and may also refer to wines produced predominantly from pinot noir grapes. ... Chardonnay vines in Burgundy Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to make a white varietal wine. ... Pinot Meunier, also known as Schwarzriesling or Müllerrebe, is a variety of black wine grape most frequently used in the production of Champagne. ... Pinot Gris (or Tokay Pinot Gris) is a white wine grape of species Vitis vinifera related to Pinot noir which goes by a lot of other names: Pinot Grigio (Italy) Pinot Beurot (Loire Valley, France) Ruländer (Austria and Germany, Romania, sweet) Grauburgunder or Grauer burgunder (Austria and Germany, dry... Cabernet Sauvignon is a variety of red grape mainly used for wine production, and is, along with Chardonnay, one of the most widely-planted of the worlds noble grape varieties. ...

Banksdale

Established: 1994
Location: (36°39.6′S 146°18.68′E)
Varieties: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Grigio, Viognier & Tempranillo Chardonnay vines in Burgundy Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to make a white varietal wine. ... Cabernet Sauvignon is a variety of red grape mainly used for wine production, and is, along with Chardonnay, one of the most widely-planted of the worlds noble grape varieties. ... Shiraz can refer to: Shiraz, Iran Shiraz grape/wine This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Pinot Gris is a white wine grape of species Vitis vinifera related to Pinot noir which goes by a lot of other names: Pinot Grigio (Italy) Pinot Beurot (Loire Valley, France) Ruländer (Austria and Germany, Romania, sweet) Grauburgunder or Grauer burgunder (Austria and Germany, dry) Grauklevner (Germany) Malvoisie (Loire... Voignier is a white wine grape. ... Tempranillo is a variety of vitis vinifera, the red grape used commonly in winemaking. ...

Heathcote

Established: 1999
Location: (36°28.3′S 144°47.07′E)
Varieties: Shiraz, Merlot, Durif, Malbec, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Dolcetto & Pinot Grigio Shiraz can refer to: Shiraz, Iran Shiraz grape/wine This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Merlot is a variety of wine grape used to create a popular red wine. ... Durif (or Duriff) is a minor variety of red wine grape grown in France, California and Australia. ... Malbec is a black, mellow grape variety originally grown in France, in the Loire Valley and Cahors. ... Sangiovese (synonyms: Sangiovese grosso, Brunello, Uva brunella, Morellino, Prugnolo, Prugnolo gentile, Sangioveto, Tignolo and Uva Canina) is a red wine grape variety originating in Italy where it is now recognised as a superior variety. ... Tempranillo is a variety of vitis vinifera, the red grape used commonly in winemaking. ... Petit verdot is a variety of black grape used in the production of red wine, principally in blends with Cabernet Sauvignon. ... Dolcetto is a well-known wine grape variety widely grown in Piedmont region of Italy. ... Pinot Gris is a white wine grape of species Vitis vinifera related to Pinot noir which goes by a lot of other names: Pinot Grigio (Italy) Pinot Beurot (Loire Valley, France) Ruländer (Austria and Germany, Romania, sweet) Grauburgunder or Grauer burgunder (Austria and Germany, dry) Grauklevner (Germany) Malvoisie (Loire...

External links

• Brown Brothers website