Hamilton’s Ewell Vineyards Pty Ltd
Proprietor: Mark and Deborah Hamilton
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Address: Level Two, 15 Bentham Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone: (08) 8231 0088
Facsimile: (08) 8231 0355
Mobile: 0412 842 359
Grapes/Wines Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
In 1999/2000 Hamilton’s Ewell Vineyards Pty Ltd, commercial grapegrowers, planted its’ 80 hectare Limestone Quarry Vineyard on Rochow’s Wray Road located approximately 4.5km east/north east of the famed Naracoorte caves. This is in the heart of the best and most intensive vineyard plantings of Wrattonbully. Full details and information regarding the vineyard can be found on our website.
Hollick Wines
Proprietor: Hollick Estates Pty Ltd
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Address: Cnr Riddoch Highway and Ravenswood Lane Coonawarra SA 5263 (PO Box 9B) - Google Map
Telephone: 08 8737 2318
Facsimile: 08 8737 2952
Grapes/Wines Produced: Hollick Shiraz, ‘The Toreador’ Tempranillo, ‘The Renegade’ Sangiovese Cabernet and ‘The Stock Route’ Shiraz Cabernet blend.
Seeking to add diversity to their Coonawarra holdings, the Hollick team specifically sought a site in Wrattonbully which was suited to the production of premium wine grapes. The vineyard of 30 hectares was developed in 1998, giving Hollick over 90 hectares of vineyard in total. The Wrattonbully vineyard is aptly named Red Ridge and is planted predominantly to Shiraz. The Hollick team set out to push the boundaries by planting alternative varieties such as Tempranillo and Sangiovese, and added Cabernet Sauvignon so that they could emulate the Tuscan style of a Sangiovese Cabernet blend.
Patrick Wines
Proprietor: Luke Tocaciu
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Address: Riddoch Hwy, Coonawarra, 5263 - Google Map
Telephone: 0887373687
Facsimile: 0887373689
Grapes/Wines Produced: Riesling, Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot, Aged Riesling, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet
Only the highest quality fruit is sourced from their estate-owned and managed vineyards, ensuring an unwavering commitment to quality and delivering handcrafted, premium wines with Regionality and Personality.
Pepper Tree Wines
Proprietor: Dr John Davis
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Address: 86 Halls Rd Pokolbin NSW 2320
Telephone: 02 49097100
Facsimile: 02 99762077
Mobile: 0408 699856
Grapes/Wines Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Viognier, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Barbera
Pepper Tree is a five star winery owned by former geologist John Davis and his family. The company owns the 100 hectare Stonefields vineyard on premium terra rossa soils in the Wrattonbully region from which it produces around 20 000 cases of wine per year. These include six single vineyard red wines which in the past 5 years have been awarded 18 five star Halliday ratings and over 100 National wine show medals. In the Limestone Coast wine show, Pepper Tree has won 17 gold medals and 11 trophies over the past 5 years including Most Successful exhibitor in 2014 and Best Wine of Show in 2015 and 2016.
Smith & Hooper
Proprietor: Robert Hill-Smith
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Address: PO Box 297 Coonawarra SA 5263
Telephone: Sales (08) 8112 4200; Vineyard (08) 8762 0622
Grapes/Wines Produced: Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Merlot, Reserve Merlot
Smith & Hooper wines are sourced entirely from two Wrattonbully vineyards, previously farmed by the Smith and Hooper families. These are premium wines from exceptional vineyard sites featuring Terra Rossa, a rich, free draining soil that is considered by many as the viticultural equivalent of gold. Extensive trials have led to us focussing on Merlot – a wine expressly suited to the region.
Terre à Terre
Proprietor: Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser
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Telephone: +61 (0) 8 7324 5300
Facsimile: +61 (0) 8 8272 5734
Grapes/Wines Produced: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Terre à Terre, a French expression meaning Down to Earth, is a small Australian wine domaine run by husband and wife team Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser.
Tidswell Wines
Proprietor: Ben & Andrea Tidswell
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Address: 14 Sydenham Rd, Norwood SA 5067/PO Box 687 Kent Town BC SA 5071
Telephone: 8363 5800
Mobile: 0408 842406
Grapes/Wines Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Vermentino
Since 1853, five generations of publicans, tavern-keepers and winemakers have graced the Tidswell family tree, with characters as rich and vibrant as the remarkable wines that bear their family name. Today, Ben and Andrea are committed to growing and producing fine wines, reflecting the people and places that have helped forge that tradition. From the refined elegance of the Jennifer, and the distinctively tantalising Heathfield range, to the ever-approachable Publicans series, Tidswell Wines captures the essence of family – its kinship, its home and its heritage – to craft wines that are as much about style as they are about enjoyment.
Yalumba
Proprietor: Robert Hill-Smith
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Address: PO Box 10 Angaston SA 5353
Telephone: (08) 8561 3200
Facsimile: (08) 8561 3393
Grapes/Wines Produced: FSW8B Botrytis Viognier
Established in 1849, Yalumba is Australia’s oldest family owned wine company and remains fiercely independent and progressive through exclusive ownership by the Hill-Smith family. Yalumba is one of the most influential producers of Viognier in the world, it’s presentation of the FSW8B Botrytis Viognier from Wrattonbully reflects the history, innovation and experimentation that went into this wine’s development. Autumn in Wrattonbully presents dewy mornings, soft mists and warm sun on ripe grapes, perfect for ‘Botrytis cinerea’ and the naturally alluring Viognier grape to link and create the golden nectar that becomes FSW8B.
Malone Wines
Proprietor: Jim, Rosemary, William and Nick Malone
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Address: PMB 47, Naracoorte SA 5271 - Google Map
Telephone: 08 8764 6075
Mobile: 0408 852 706
Grapes/Wines Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
The first plantings of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon (16.5 hectares) were established on the Malone property ‘Talinga’ in 1998. These plantings were the next step in the evolution of the farming business. The vineyard site was selected for its gentle slope and free draining loam soils over limestone, these features matched with the cool climate, support the production of premium red wine grapes. In more recent years the plantings of Chardonnay (5 hectares) and Shiraz (2.25 hectares) occurred in 2002 and 2004 respectively. The Chardonnay was planted with a view to expand the range of varieties produced on the property and further capitalise on the cool climate characteristics of the Wrattonbully region. In 2014 the Malone Wines purchased Mosquito Creek vineyard which is located in the heart of Wrattonbully with Cabernet Shiraz and Merlot the 3 varieties planted on the 10 Ha block established in 2002. Quality is the main focus for both vineyards with the fruit ripening slightly earlier at the Mosquito Creek site even though the vineyards are less than 10 km apart helping logistically at vintage time.
Hynam Park Vineyard
Proprietor: Nick and Heather Laycock
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Address: Hynam Park, PO Box 16, Hynam SA 5262
Telephone: 08 87622991
Facsimile: 08 87620279
Mobile: 0429 393 303
Grapes/Wines Produced: Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon
The vineyard was established in 1999 to compliment the family farm at Hynam in the Wrattonbully region. In the first year we planted 6.73 ha of Shiraz and 3.32 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2000 we planted 3.21ha of Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.99 of Merlot. The vineyard soil profile is sandy loam over clay planted in 3 Metre row widths on a gentle slope with the rows running in a North South direction. In 2016 the Merlot was pulled out to be replaced with Shiraz, as this has proven to be a favoured variety for this site. We are passionate grape growers and strive to produce a quality grapes for the premium market.
Yelloch Creek Pty Ltd
Proprietor: Bruce & Yolande Wood
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Address: GPO Box 2355, Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 0401 100 946
Grapes/Wines Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz
Located on a 20Ha vineyard on Rochow Wrays Road in the Wrattonbully Wine Region, Yelloch Creek is a producer of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grapes for bulk wine.
Cape Jaffa Wines
Proprietor: Anna & Derek Hooper
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Address: 459 Limestone Coast Road, Mount Benson, PO Box 437, Robe SA 5276
Telephone: 08 87685053
Grapes/Wines Produced: PInot Gris and Shiraz from Wrattonbully plus a number of other varietals and blends from across the Limestone Coast
Cape Jaffa Wines grow their own biodynamic fruit and also collaborate with a number like-minded growers across the Limestone Coast who share their sustainability conscience. Their portfolio is grouped into two distinct moods, one that reflects the vineyard ‘wines bout place’ and one that’s about winemaking ‘wines about style’. Along with their own soil in Mount Benson, Wrattonbully is a favourite region of both Anna and Derek, featuring as a major blending component in many of their Limestone Coast wines. As part of their ‘wines about place’ range, they have single vineyard label ‘En Soleil’ which showcases the consistently good quality they see from Greg Koch’s biodynamic vineyard.
Wongary of Wrattonbully
Proprietor: Andrew Peace Wines
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Address: Concrete Bridge Road, Joanna SA
Telephone: 08 87647464
Grapes/Wines Produced: Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon
Wongary of Wrattonbully is owned by Andrew Peace Wines, well renowned 4.5 star rated James Halliday Winery. Andrew Peace Wines sells all around the world and is highly regarded. The vineyards were established at Wongary in 1998 and are situated in Joanna ,18kms south of Naracoorte. The name Wongary is derived from an aboriginal name, which means waterhole. The cottage of Wongary looks over this waterhole. When there has been plenty of rain, we are lucky to have wonderful birdlife. The soil of the Wongary Vineyard is the famed Terra Rossa, similar to the soil of Coonawarra. This wonderful rich red soil and its underlying limestone , supplies balanced nutrition, allowing the grapes to achieve concentrated fruit flavours ,without excess vigour. Andrew Peace Wines are excited for the future of being a part of the highly regarded Wrattonbully Region .
The Land of Tomorrow
Proprietor: Susie Harris
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Address: PO Box 303, Coonawarra SA 5263
Telephone: 0400 254 496
Grapes/Wines Produced: Land of Tomorrow Chardonnay, Land of Tomorrow Shiraz
The Land of Tomorrow wines take their name from the translation of the indigenous word ‘Kanawinka’, which is the name of the fault line that runs through the Wrattonbully wine region. "The name not only reflects the unique geological features of the region, but it also echoes to us the timelessness of this place and the responsibility we have in caring for it”, Susie Harris, owner and vigneron. Our vineyard is a cool and undulating place. Here we grow and hand pick small and pristine parcels of chardonnay and shiraz which are both wild fermented and made with minimal intervention and sympathetic use of oak.
Eight at the Gate
Proprietor: Claire Davies and Jane Richards
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Address: Cellar Door, Chardonnay Lodge, 15006 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA 5263
Telephone: Cellar Door 0416 494 868
Mobile: Vineyard 0417 802 375 Sales 0447 805 262
Grapes/Wines Produced: Cabernet, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rose and Sparklings
Eight at the Gate is owned and run by two sisters, Jane and Claire. We grew up not far from Wrattonbully. Their common love of family, farming and wine brought them to purchase and expand Lanacoona Estate, an established vineyard in Wrattonbully in 2002. Eight at the Gate is a first generation, family owned and operated wine business which produces premium cool climate wines with a strong expression of terroir. Named after their 8 children who can usually be seen hanging off a gate or a fence somewhere.The sisters' philosophy around growing grapes and making wine is much the same as raising their children; provide a sustainable, healthy, nurturing environment and don't interfere too much! Their wines are available to taste and purchase at nearby Chardonnay Lodge, 15006 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA 5263.
Dyne Partners
Proprietor: Peter Westley & Sherrin Sutcliffe
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Address: Naracoorte/Apsley Road
Telephone: 08 87622826
Mobile: 0418 380 034
Grapes/Wines Produced: Shiraz, Merlot and Chardonnay
The vineyard is situated 17 kilometres from Naracoorte on the Wimmera Highway. Planted in 1999, 2000 it is 14 ha of Shiraz and merlot with a smaller 2 ha lot of Chardonnay. The soil type is sandy loam over clay. Irrigation is a dripper system fed from a natural billabong on the property. Normal production is approximately 70 tonne of both Shiraz and Merlot.
Crawfords at the Caves
Proprietor: Hugh & Sara Crawford
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Address: PO Box 490, Naracoorte SA 5271
Telephone: 08 87621260
Mobile: 0409 093821
Grapes/Wines Produced: Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon
The Vineyards are located on the family farm which is situated adjacent to the world heritage Naracoorte Caves in the Wrattonbully wine region. The 19 Hectare vineyard was established in the year 2000 and is planted to Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon
Broken Windmill Vineyard
Proprietor: Pete Bissell and Louise Dickens
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Address: Section 820, Riddoch Highway, Naracoorte SA 5271
Telephone: 08 87372040
Mobile: 0427 852315 Pete, 0417 852248 Lou
Grapes/Wines Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz
Broken Windmill Vineyard is a 12 Ha vineyard that was established in 1999 , with plantings of Shiraz 2.0Ha (BVRC30) and 10 Ha Cabernet Sauvignon. Rather than plant clones Pete selected cuttings from old established Coonawarra Cabernet vineyards ( planted in the 1950-1960s) that he had made previously made wine from and liked the flavour profile and tannin quality. Pete Bissell has had a 30 year career making wine for initially Wynns Coonawarra Estate and for the last 22 years Balnaves of Coonawarra. Pete was the Gourmet Traveller winemaker of the Year in 2005 and Balnaves was James Hallidays Winery of the Year in 2008. Pete has made wine from Wrattonbully since 2002 for various customers , but all Broken Windmill vineyard is currently sold as fruit. Louise Dickens is a Horticulturalist specialising in entomology and plant pathology, and runs her own business Dickens Vineyard Technical Services PL monitoring for pests and diseases in many vineyards across the Limestone Coast. Together managing the vines on this long narrow little vineyard next to the Riddoch Highway, which sits on a thin strip of undulating terra rossa soil on shallow limestones, on what was the ancient shoreline of Australia.
Redden Bridge Wines
Proprietor: Greg & Emma Koch
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Address: 3/44 Robertson Street, Naracoorte SA 5271
Telephone: 08 87621588
Grapes/Wines Produced: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Pinot Gris
When head and heart combine, the magic that is Redden Bridge Wines is created. Since the inception of the vineyard in 1996, Greg & Emma Koch have capitalised on the terroir of Wrattonbully and incorporated their passion for sustainability through the use of organic, biodynamic and biological viticultural techniques. Everything which is removed from the soil through farming, is returned to the soil, ensuring sustained health for the vine, and the consumer alike. The result? Wines with great sugar/acid balance, and clean, fruit driven flavours.
Mason Vineyard Management
Proprietor: Robert & Robyn Mason
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Address: PO Box 1175 Naracoorte SA 5271
Telephone: 0887620653
Mobile: Rob 0419 001667 Robbie 0407 792852
Grapes/Wines Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Established in 2007, Mason Vineyard Management has been managing vineyards in Wrattonbully, Coonawarra and Padthaway. The company has grown grapes for large wine companies, including Treasury Wine Estate, Casella Wines, Dorrien Estate, Yalumba, Wine Grapes Australia, Maclaren Vintners and Taylors Wines. Privately owned, regional wineries such as DiGiorgio Family Wines, Bellwether Wines, Limestone Coast Wines and Cape Jaffa have also received grapes. Rob has worked in the wine industry since 1997 in vineyard establishment and management. In addition, Mason Vineyard Management operates contracted services including barrel pruning, sweep and mulching, summer trimming, recycling fungicide spraying and post knocking.
Limestone Coast Wines
Proprietor: Richie Vandenberg & Justin Moran
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Address: 7089 Riddoch Hwy, Padthaway SA 5271
Telephone: 08 87656140
Grapes/Wines Produced: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
We like to think of ourselves as a humble winery producing great things. Our family owned and operated business, crafts some of Wrattonbully and Australia's finest cool climate wines.
Cuvee-Co Wines
Proprietor: Cuvee- Co Wines
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Address: PO Box 331, Coonawarra SA 5263
Telephone: 0412561931
Mobile: 0412561931
Grapes/Wines Produced: Prosecco, Sparkling Shiraz
The Limestone Coast is not renowned for its sparkling wine, (more predominantly the red table wines) but this is changing with the focus of Cuvee- Co Wines producing a beautiful range of Australian sparkling wines. Cuvee- Co Ada's Prosecco made from pristine Prosecco grapes grown in the Wrattonbully region. Brave & Duke Sparkling Shiraz Non Vintage is selected from aged barrels to create a varietal fruit driven Australian classic.
Bellwether Wines
Proprietor: Sue Bell
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Address: 14183 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA 5263
Telephone: 0447334545
Mobile: 0447334545
Grapes/Wines Produced: Ant series Barbera, Ant series Tempranillo, Ant series Shiraz/Malbec, Ant series Malbec, Bellwether premium Shiraz
A Bellwether is an indicator of future trends, from the sheep that wore a bell around its neck, the leader of the flock. Sue Bell has renovated an architecturally beautiful 1868 stone shearing shed to be a creative, immersive space to hand craft small parcels of special wines she thinks are the future - from the lesser known Mediterranean varieties or cool climate classics. Using indigenous yeast for texture and expressiveness, these are fruit driven, earthy wines. Wrattonbully has been a very important place in Sue's winemaking career for over 20 years. It's a remarkable region in every way, geology, soils, aspect and people!
Barristers Block Wines
Proprietor: Lachlan Allen
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Address: Penders Road, Hynam
Telephone: 0417 675638
Grapes/Wines Produced: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Barristers Block Premium Wines was founded by Jan Allen in 2002. The genesis of Barristers Block? A true 'colourful' Australian story, grounded in the harsh realities of farming during the nineties and the six-year legal battle to save our vineyard. Thus, we affectionately named our winery Barristers Block. We're certainly not lawyers. Our Wrattonbully vineyard consists of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1997, with the vineyard also home of our highly awarded wine -'The Bully' Shiraz.
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