Paradigm Hill is owned by Ruth Mihaly [viticulturist] and George Mihaly [winemaker], with the 10 acre vineyard planted in 1999/2000 in the cooler climate region of the Mornington Peninsula.

VISIT US
You can buy our wines from our Cellar Door which is is open on the first full weekend of each month between 12pm-5pm. We are also opening from Wednesday December 27th through to Sunday 31st of December 2023.

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WINE TASTING
Relax in our cellar door as you taste our range of wines and enjoy a Complimentary Antipasto Plate to go with your wine tasting. We charge a $20 tasting fee which is waived when you purchase a bottle of our wine.

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ORDER OUR WINES
All of our wines can be purchased online at www.paradigmhill.com.au or by placing an order over the phone by calling 03 5989 9000 or Ruth on 0438 114 480 or George on 0408 039 050.

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ABOUT US
A paradigm shift for Ruth and George Mihaly saw us surrender our established careers in food for Ruth and medical research for George to viticulture and winemaking respectively.

We have always been passionate about food and wine and our obsessive pursuit of quality and commitment to ecologically responsible practices led us to establish our ideal and environmentally sustainable vineyard/home site on the Mornington Peninsula.

The overriding focus is on achieving balanced healthy vines producing carefully selected, exceptional & low yielding fruit.

We therefore have only estate grown wines - showing elegance and intensity – but always a purity of varietal expression for each wine - Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir & Shiraz….. The journey continues….

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THE VINEYARD
It has often been said, great wine is made in the vineyard – and this is why we believe that our terroir is so vitally important to our wines character. We have just over 10 acres of north facing gently sloping vineyard. The vineyard has been established with a very low density of vines (average only 500 vines per acre) grafted onto vigour limiting, salinity and phylloxera resistant rootstock. The trellis runs north south and vines have been trained to a VSP approach with a keen eye on ensuring a balanced vine. We are committed to using only estate grown grapes for on site production of Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Pinot Gris. The philosophy of our wine making is to guide the wine with minimal intervention through the vinification process – and this is how we believe that we can maximize the varietal character from our terroir, for each of our wines. Our fruit is picked by loving hands, with vintage being a time for celebration.

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OUR PEOPLE
Viticulturist - Ruth Mihaly
Ruth has enthusiastically embraced vineyard life – a marked contrast to working professionally in kitchens! Whilst not following a unique philosophical approach to viticulture, she selects what is perceived to be the best approach available – or as the French describe it la lutte raisonnée [means 'the reasoned struggle']. Either way – it’s the caring commitment and continuous involvement with the vineyard to ensure the healthiest and most balanced vines are achieved – from which pristine fruit can then be harvested for the cuverie.

Vigneron – George Mihaly
George’s scientific background has been immensely helpful in mastering the procedural elements in making wine. On the other hand, the artistic and more intuitive aspects have been developed under the mentorship and guidance of close friend Nat White at Main Ridge Estate. In the winery – the philosophy is more akin to that of a hands-off traffic warden… keeping a regular watchful eye on the wines to ensure things don’t go wrong!

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OUR FRIENDS
We are privileged to have the help and support of so many talented friends who have so generously shared their experience and wisdom.

Our friend Julian introduced us to great wines, encouraged our palate training and it is in his memory that we name our 2002 pinot noir.

The generous role of Nat White of Main Ridge Estate in Red Hill has been central in establishing our winemaking skills.

David Lloyd of Eldridge Estate of Red Hill shares a passion for the science and art of winemaking and has offered invaluable support.

The friendship, skill and help of our property manager, Matt Danaher demonstrates what teamwork can achieve.

Of course we might never have lasted the distance without the warmth, friendship and encouragement of our sons and daughters-in law, our family and friends who have helped in so many aspects of each vintage. It has been a wonderful shared journey.