The vineyard is a small 14 Hectare property in the heart of Coonawarra and is part of the original sub-division by John Riddoch, located on the famous Terra Rossa strip.

The vines were originally planted in 1973 and are meticulously managed to produce small quantities of the finest grapes possible.

Varieties planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Riesling and Chardonnay, which are dry grown with yields naturally restricted to around 5 Tonnes/Ha or less. The Shiraz has recently been grafted to a little more Merlot and some Tempranillo, we are quietly excited about the prospects of both of these varieties in Coonawarra.

The recently acquired Barossa vineyard is on the east side of the valley, on the cusp of the Barossa Ranges. Soils are deep and fertile allowing the vines to naturally produce small quantities of beautifully balanced fruit.

Vines were originally planted in 1982 and now have the maturity that’s required to produce wines that are special in nature.

Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon are planted, and we intend to graft some Grenache to balance the vineyard to one of iconic Barossa varieties.

Select parcels expressing the best varietal character are then identified each vintage. These are carefully vinified by contract winemaker Pete Bissell to create boutique wines that express true regional character, but more importantly, the individuality of vineyard and associated viticultural practices.

Quality is our primary aim, and as such production will always be limited.