Australia
The Australian wine industry is one of the world's largest exporters of wine, with approximately 800 million out of the 1.2 to 1.3 billion litres produced annually exported to overseas markets. While having no native grapes, the major grape varieties are: Shiraz, Pinot noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, and Riesling.
Brands
Earthworks presents the Best of the Barossa. Family owned and operated, Earthworks is made enirely from Barossa grapes from trusted family growers.
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The Henschke family is one of the longest-established wine names in the Barossa. Established by Johann Christian Henschke in 1861, each generation built upon the reputation for quality. Today, fifth generation Stephen Henschke and his wife Prue uphold the family name and reputation, as winemaker and viticulturist respectively. Henschke is also one of the first producers from Barossa to adopt biodynamic practices in their estates.
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Jansz’s vineyards lie in the Tamar Valley along the Northern Tasmanian route at the heart of Tasmania’s Pipers River region, an area known worldwide as “Sparkling Tasmania”. With a mantle of red basalt soils and a cool climate moderated by its close proximity to the ocean, it is ideal for the slow ripening of fruit and lingering acidity so essential to the production of premium sparkling wine.
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Situated in the cool uplands of the North Mount Lofty ranges about 50km north of Adelaide, the vineyards of Jim Barry were established in Clare in 1959. This is a family run winery committed to producing quality wines through an innovative approach in viticulture and winemaking technology. Jim Barry Wines’ philosophy to winemaking is very simple: own the vineyards to develop the best fruit flavours possible and retain these flavours during winemaking.
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John Duval is one of the world’s best known winemakers coming from a family that boasts four generations of South
Australian vignerons and best known for his 16 years and stellar work at Penfolds for Grange. Named as International Winemaker of the Year 1989 and Red Winemaker of the Year in 1991 and 2000; John embarked on the development of his own label – John Duval Wines in 2003.
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Using luck, art, and science (L.A.S.) they aim to make absolutely delicious, delectable and desirable drops and to discover new flavours in the world of wine. Based in Margaret River, Western Australia, L.A.S Vino’s mantra is minimal intervention with maximum flavour and where possible they aim to work with growers using sustainable, organic and biodynamic vineyard methods.
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Momento Mori Wines was born out of a simple desire to make wines that first and foremost have respect for the living. The wines are crafted with consideration and integrity throughout the entire process.
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Oxford Landing is a place distinguished by clear blue skies, rich red soil and an abundance of golden sunshine. Established in 1958 on the banks of the majestic Murray River in South Australia, the vineyard was named Oxford Landing after a nearby site where drovers once grazed and watered sheep on the long journey to Adelaide from northern pastoral properties.
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With an altitude varying between 485 metres and 500 metres, Pewsey Vale sits 250 metres above the Barossa Valley floor. The cooler temperatures found at this height encourage a longer ripening period which extends well into autumn. This longer ripening period is essential for producing superior quality grapes with exceptional flavour and character – hallmarks of PewseyVale wines.
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The internationally acclaimed wines of Vasse Felix come from the very first commercial vineyard in the Margaret River area of Western Australia planted in 1967. Chief Winemaker Virginia Willcock creates a portfolio of Vasse Felix wines that represents a definite expression of variety and sense of place. Vasse Felix continues to be one of the most highly reviewed and visited wineries in Australia.
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Yalumba was founded in 1849 by Samuel Smith, British migrant and English brewer. Samuel named his patch “Yalumba”- aboriginal for “all the land around”. Five generations and 160 years later Yalumba, Australia’s oldest family owned winery, has grown in size and stature, embodying all that has made the Australian wine success story the envy of winemakers over the world.
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Rockford Wines celebrates Barossa Valley heritage with handcrafted, small-batch wines made using traditional techniques. Renowned for their authenticity and excellence, Rockford embodies a timeless dedication to quality and regional character.
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We are proud of our Adelaide Hills patch and excited to share it with you. We respectfully acknowledge the people of Peramangk Land on which we stand and recognise their connection to culture, community and Country. Family farmed since 1939. Our home vineyard and winery are located behind the township of Oakbank in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.
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Birthed by Vasse Felix, Idée Fixe is a new dedicated Blanc de Blancs house, located in the south of Margaret River. Sparkling winemaking has been a quiet obsession of Vasse Felix winemakers since 1985 and our Margaret River Blanc de Blancs is only getting better, for having its own fully-equipped space and focus. We invite you to share our idée fixe.
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