De Bortoli extended its wine empire in 2002 with the purchase of the former Wilderness Estate, giving it an immediate and significant presence in the Hunter Valley courtesy of the 26ha of established ...

Bernard (Bernie) Worthington, a Perth-based property specialist, developed a serious interest in wine and spent four years looking for a site which met all his criteria: ample water, easy access to a ...

Elliot Rocke Estate has vineyards dating back to 1987 when the property was known as Seldom Seen. Plantings are made up of 9 ha of semillon, 4.3 ha of shiraz and chardonnay, 2.2 ha of merlot and 2 ha ...

Russell and Marilyn Reynolds run a biodynamic vineyard with the aid of sons Cameron (viticulturist) and Anthony (assistant winemaker). Plantings began in 1996 and include merlot, cabernet sauvignon, ...

Poplar Bend was the child of Melbourne journalist, author and raconteur Keith Dunstan and wife Marie, who moved into full-scale retirement in 1997, selling Poplar Bend to David Briggs. The changes are ...

In the heart of South Australia’s Limestone Coast, Coonawarra is home to some of the nation’s best-loved red wines. Discover ...

St Brioc Wines started as a collaboration between sisters Jo Madigan and Trish Wenk and their families; winemaker Matt Wenk (of Smidge Wines, see separate entry) came on board a decade later. The name ...

Since Maitena Zantvoort and Ewan Campbell established Phaedrus Estate, they have gained a reputation for producing premium cool-climate wines. Their winemaking philosophy brings art and science ...

Colin and Lorraine Leita have a substantial horticultural property (Bright Berry Farms) in the foothills of Mt Buffalo. They have diversified into viticulture with viognier, shiraz, merlot and black ...

The Little family has established sauvignon blanc, semillon, cabernet sauvignon (2ha each) and shiraz (1ha), with a certified organic grapegrowing program. No chemical-based fertilisers, pesticides or ...

Simon and Penny Cox established their sauvignon blanc vineyard after encouragement from local winemaker Robb Cootes of Leland Estate. The small vineyard has meant that they do all the viticultural ...