Brown Brothers in Milawa, Victoria is in the process of trialling an exciting new grape varietal that has been developed with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industry Research Organisation (CSIRO) at its innovative Kindergarten winery.

The varietal, known as Mystique, is the first of its kind and has never been planted or used by winemakers anywhere else in the world.

The official varietal background of this deep, rich, red coloured berried vine is still yet to be publicly announced, but it can be said that it’s a very easy-drinking style of wine, with characteristics of a very approachable mouthfeel and fruit flavour.

The family-owned business has always been a pioneer of new varietals in Australia. Over Brown Brothers’ 127-year history, the family has always shown an interest in innovation and doing things a ‘bit differently’. Starting with varieties such as Crouchen, Flora and Mondeuse, the business has launched unique wines including Tarrango and Cienna, showing that Mystique is coming from a stable of innovation success.

The Kindergarten mini-winery, established in 1989, allows Brown Brothers’ winemaking team to continue to experiment with new techniques and varietals and is often a research base for CSIRO grape varietals.

The family is really pleased with the initial feedback from consumers at its cellar door to tastings of Mystique and is hoping to release the wine nationally in the coming months.

Mystique in bottle

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