There are consistent elements to all fine wine, no matter where it is made. Whether it be Burgundy, the Napa Valley, Piedmont or the Adelaide Hills, the stories always surround people, places, and time.

Quality only comes from the precious commodity of time. Ancient soils, Ancestor vines, extended maceration, bottle maturation, generational families – nothing happens overnight. A track record of consistently high quality is a pre-requisite and there is no substitute for patience and long-term vision.

It is only in very specific places where the combination of climate & soil produces something special. The sandy soils of Blewitt Springs. Coonawarra’s Terra Rossa strip. There is no substitute for where you grow, and even the slightest change to soil profile or elevation makes a world of difference.

Experience, friendship, collaboration. The endless pursuit of winemaking perfection is a people business like no other. It’s the coming together of like-minded individuals, each bringing a wealth of history, knowledge, personality and passion, that culminates in a unique and eclectic offering.

Parker Coonawarra Estate

When John Parker came to Coonawarra in 1985, he brought an uncompromising approach to crafting the finest Cabernet Sauvignon that set a new benchmark for quality in the region. Over the course of four decades, Parker Estate has forged an outstanding reputation for quality, cellaring potential and regional typicity.

Hesketh Wines

Over the course of three generations the Hesketh family has always followed the path less travelled by, with a winemaking history which spans not only South Australia, but also France in the Old World and North America. Our simple winemaking philosophy reflects this experience; only make wine from great vineyards in the best regions. And focus only on what each region does best. https://heskethwinecompany.com.au/

Vickery Riesling

John Vickery, the acknowledged old master of Riesling in Australia, had an illustrious career spanning over fifty years and culminating in the extraordinary tally of more than fifty Trophies and four hundred Gold Medals. Vickery wines are made by talented winemaker Keeda Zilm, so that John’s winemaking methods and knowledge will be preserved and passed on for generations to come.

Ox Hardy Blewitt Springs

Ox Hardy wines represent a rare and precious combination of history, vineyard and winemaking provenance. Andrew ‘Ox’ Hardy is one of Australia’s most respected winemakers and his family’s Upper Tintara Vineyard is one of Australia’s most important, with vines dating back to 1891. Andrew’s library of wines made from these vines demonstrate the quality and age-worthiness of these special releases.

St John’s Road Barossa

After managing a B&B in the south of France, Martin and Vivienne Rawlinson were inspired to establish St John’s Road in 2001 and produce wines which reflect the essence of modern Barossa. Flavour with elegance. Winemaker Luke Broadbent is the custodian of that philosophy, producing pristine reds from the Valley floor with an abundance of flavour, style and longevity.

Miss Zilm Clare Valley

After spending nearly two decades winemaking in the Clare Valley, Keeda finally took the plunge and established Miss Zilm wines. The ethos is simple; purity and place. Boutique in size and nature, she is dedicated to capturing the essence of the Clare Valley and its sub-regions, crafting wines that are true to site and celebrate the hard work of her dedicated growers.

Barratt Adelaide Hills

The Uley vineyard is one of the original plantings in the Piccadilly Valley, the most revered sub-district in the Adelaide Hills. Over the past thirty years, Lindsay Barratt has been making immaculate small batch Chardonnay & Pinot Noir from this special block. The Barratt family are the most recent addition to the Usual Suspects, where the tradition of high quality, small batch winemaking continues.