Charles Melton
Charlie Melton is an icon of the Barossa, one of the first to recognise the value and tradition of the Barossa’s old vineyard Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro. In the 1980s, when others were pulling out vineyards of old Grenache and Shiraz to plant white varieties, Charlie convinced growers to retain their historic vineyards, making him […]
Sevenhill Cellars
The longest-established Australian domain of our portfolio, Sevenhill Cellars began in 1851 when Jesuits settled in the area and planted vines to produce sacramental wine. Described by Halliday as “One of the historical treasures of Australia”, the stone cellars are the oldest in the Clare Valley and have been continually operational since inception. Along with […]
Majella
Still family-owned and resting entirely on Coonawarra’s terra rossa strip, Majella Wines is one of Australia’s most awarded small wineries. The Lynn family have been residents of the Penola – Coonawarra district for five generations, and since 1968 they have been graziers and wine growers. Just over half of Majella’s 60 hectares of vines are […]
Di Giorgio
The Di Giorgio family set up shop in Lucindale in 1989, starting with just four hectares of vines. In 2002, the opportunity arose to purchase the historic Rouge Homme estate. The second oldest winery in Coonawarra, this came with the notable traditional cellar and equipment, along with significant old vine stock. The family now own […]
