The Vineyard
Bickley Valley, Perth Hills
We compare the warm elevated, continental climate of the Bickley Valley to inland areas of the Iberian peninsula so it is natural that we look to these areas for inspiration when it came to selecting grape varieties to grow. These comparisons encouraged us to plant varieties such as Mourvedre, Touriga, Montepulciano, Brown Muscat and Durif alongside Shiraz. We are also fortunate enough to work with a group of dedicated growers that provide us with great quality fruit.
Wilyabrup, Margaret River
Purchased in 2025, our Wilyabrup vineyard was planted in the 1990’s to Gin Gin clone Chardonnay and Shiraz on the areas famous forest grove loams. We have since grafted the Shiraz to Vermentino and source Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec from our neighbours.
In the vineyard we have never subscribed to one single philosophy, choosing rather to utilise techniques from organic, traditional and modern management programs based purely on the results they produce in our vineyards. For example, we rely on a flock of guinea fowl and geese to control pest insect populations rather than pesticides but are happy to utilise conventional herbicides to control problem weeds.