Vince Reserve Verdelho 2023
Proudly owned and operated by the O’Reilly’s family, famous for providing quality accommodation and hospitality in the region since 1926.
Vince’s Story
Vincent O’Reilly – Vintage 1931 – 1999
Born in the rolling hills of Maleny in 1931, Vincent “Vince” O’Reilly made his first journey to the O’Reilly’s mountain guesthouse at just 13 years old. After completing his apprenticeship and working across western Queensland, Vince returned in 1955 to help run the family’s Lamington guesthouse. Alongside his brother Peter “Big Pete” O’Reilly, he took the reins from the first generation and helped shape the future of O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat.
A devoted husband to Lona and proud father to 10 children raised on the mountain, Vince’s legacy spans more than four decades. He is widely recognised as a pioneer of Australian ecotourism, dedicating his life to preserving nature while sharing it with others. Vince O’Reilly passed away in 1999 at age 68, but his contribution to O’Reilly’s and nature-based tourism lives on.
Crafted from grapes hand-picked by our dedicated wine club members on the 5th of February 2023 at our Canungra Valley Vineyard in Queensland’s Scenic Rim, our Vince Reserve Verdelho is a refreshing tribute to the region’s vibrant terroir. Harvested by our passionate Wine Club members, it showcases a bouquet of delicate floral and tropical fruit aromas.
Expect bright notes of white blossom, pineapple, and passionfruit on the nose. On the palate, layers of ripe melon and guava shine through, supported by a precise and elegant acidity. This Scenic Rim Verdelho is the ideal pairing for fresh seafood or a summer grazing board, offering a crisp and aromatic experience from the first sip to the last.
