Velo Wines

755 West Tamar Highway, , 7277 Phone: 61 03 6330 3677 Timings: Public Holiday: 1000 - 1700 Christms Day: Closed Good Friday: Closed ...... Monday: 1000 - 1700 Tuesday: 1000 - 1700 Wednesday: 1000 - 1700 Thursday: 1000 - 1700 Friday: 1000 - 1700 Saturday: 1000 - 1700 Sunday: 1000 - 1700 www.velowines.com.au

About

Velo Wines is based at the entrance to the beautiful Tamar Valley in northern Tasmania. Velo Wines was originally named Chateau Legana and is home to Tasmanias oldest cabernet sauvignon wines. The historic vineyard was planted by Graham Wiltshire, a renowned pioneer of the Tasmanian wine industry in 1966. The vineyard is owned by Michael Wilson, a former Olympic cyclist who re-named it Velo which means bicycle in French. Michael is a viticulturist, winemaker and an association wine judge. He is Tasmanias only two-time Tour de France participant. His wife Mary has worked in the wine industry in wholesaling and as restaurateur and now follows her passion for art. Velo is a combination of their passion for great wine, food and art. The small family operated vineyard is an example of how old and new worlds meld. While retaining traditional methods of harvesting and winemaking, their contemporary image reflects the fun, energy, passion and lifestyle in which they immerse themselves. The vineyard is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm.