12 Families, 12 Wineries: One Vision

Brown Brothers

Brown Brothers

Brown Brothers

Founded in 1885

Winery Office

Milawa, Victoria

Vineyard Region

King Valley and Heathcote

Chief Winemakers

Wendy Cameron, Joel Tilbrook

Landmark Wines

Patricia Cabernet Sauvignon, Patricia Shiraz, Patricia Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier, Patricia Chardonnay, Patricia Noble Riesling.

Regional Heroes

Tempranillo, Durif, Limited Release Pinot Grigio, Non Vintage Pinot Chardonnay, Limited Release Shiraz, Prosecco, Shiraz Mondeuse & Cabernet, Petit Verdot, Sparkling Shiraz.

Family

Third generation - Ross Brown is the current CEO, John G. Brown former CEO and current Deputy Chairman, brothers Peter Brown and Roger Brown were also involved in the winery.

Fourth generation - Eliza, Angela & Nicholas, Katherine, Caroline & Emma are Brand Ambassadors and actively involved in the industry.

Varieties Planted

Albariño, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cienna, Crouchen, Dolcetto, Durif, Flora, Malbec, Merlot, Meunier, Muscat Gordo Blanco, Orange Muscat, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Tarrango, Tempranillo, Vermentino, and Viognier.

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Campbells

Campbells

Campbells

Founded in 1870

Winery Office

Rutherglen, Victoria

Vineyard Region

Rutherglen

Chief Winemaker

Colin Campbell

Landmark Wines

Rutherglen Muscat, Rutherglen Tokay, 'Isabella' Rare Rutherglen Tokay & 'Merchant Prince' Rare Rutherglen Muscat.

Regional Heroes

Bobbie Burns Shiraz & The Barkly Durif.

Family

Fourth generation - Malcolm Campbell (Viticulturalist) and Colin Campbell (Winemaker).

Fifth generation - Susie Campbell (Sales & Marketing Manager).

Varieties Planted

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Durif, Malbec, Merlot, Muscadelle, Muscat à petits grains rouge, Pedro Ximenez, Riesling, Ruby Cabernet, Semillon, Shiraz, Traminer, Trebbiano, and Viognier.

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d'Arenberg

d'Arenberg

d'Arenberg

Founded in 1912

Winery Office

McLaren Vale, South Australia

Vineyard Region

McLaren Vale

Chief Winemaker

Chester Osborn

Landmark Wines

The Dead Arm Shiraz, The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon, The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre.

Regional Heroes

The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier, The Money Spider Roussanne, The Last Ditch Viognier, The Derelict Vineyard Grenache, The Cadenzia Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre, The Twentyeight Road Mourvedre.

Family

Third generation - d’Arry Osborn OAM (Managing Director).

Fourth generation - Chester Osborn (Chief Winemaker), Jacki Osborn (Sales – Sydney Distributor).

Varieties Planted

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Grenache, Marsanne, Mataro, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Souzao, Tempranillo, Tinta Cao and Viognier.

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De Bortoli

De Bortoli

De Bortoli

Founded in 1928

Winery Office

Bilbul, New South Wales

Vineyard Region

Riverina (NSW), Hunter Valley (NSW), Yarra Valley (VIC), King Valley (VIC).

Chief Winemakers

Darren De Bortoli, Steve Webber.

Landmark Wines

Noble One Botrytis Semillon.

Regional Heroes

Yarra Valley Reserve Release & Estate Grown, Deen De Bortoli Vat Series.

Family

Second generation - Emeri De Bortoli (chairperson).

Third generation - Darren De Bortoli (MD), Leanne De Bortoli (Yarra Valley Winery & Restaurant Manager).

Chief Winemakers - Steve Webber (married to Leanne),Kevin De Bortoli (Company Viticulturalist), Victor De Bortoli (Export Director).

Varieties Planted

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Colombard, Dolcetto, Merlot, Muscat Gordo Blanco, Muscat Hamburg, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Sultana, Tempranillo, Traminer, Trebbiano, Verdelho, and Viognier.

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Henschke

Henschke

Henschke

Founded in 1868

Winery Office

Keyneton, South Australia

Vineyard Region

Eden Valley and Adelaide Hills

Chief Winemaker

Stephen Henschke

Viticulturist

Prue Henschke

Landmark Wines

Hill of Grace, Mount Edelstone, Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon.

Regional Heroes

Julius Eden Valley Riesling, Johann’s Garden Grenache, Tappa Pass Shiraz, Lenswood Abbott’s Prayer, Littlehampton Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris.

Family

Fifth generation - Stephen Henschke and wife Prue Henschke.

Sixth generation - children Johann (Winemaker), Justine and Andreas.

Varieties Planted

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Malbec, Mataro, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Traminer, and Viognier.

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Howard Park

Howard Park

Howard Park

Founded in 1986

Winery Office

Denmark and Margaret River, Western Australia

Vineyard Region

Mount Barker and Margaret River

Chief Winemakers

Tony Davis and Genevieve Stols

Landmark Wines

Howard Park "Abercrombie" Cabernet Merlot, Howard Park Riesling.

Regional Heroes

Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon, Howard Park Scotsdale Cabernet Sauvignon, Howard Park Leston Shiraz, Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz, Howard Park Chardonnay, Marchand and Burch Chardonnay, Marchand and Burch Pinot Noir, Marchand and Burch Shiraz.

Family

First generation - Jeff Burch (Owner & CEO), Amy Burch (Owner and Marketing Director) and brother David Burch (Vineyard Manager) and sister Lesley Scogna (Brand Manager).

Second generation - Natalie Burch (Operations Manager) & David Burch Jnr (Sales and Marketing).

Varieties Planted

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carnelian, Chardonnay, Grenache, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Tempranillo, and Viognier.

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Jim Barry Wines

Jim Barry Wines

Jim Barry Wines

Founded in 1959

Winery Office

Clare, South Australia

Vineyard Region

Clare Valley

Chief Winemaker

Peter Barry

Landmark Wines

The Armagh, The McRae Wood, The Benbournie and The Florita.

Regional Heroes

The Lodge Hill Shiraz, The Lodge Hill Riesling and Watervale Riesling.

Family

First generation - Jim Barry graduated from Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1947 holding only the 17th Oenology Diploma in Australia. He was the family’s patriarch and passed away in 2004. His wife, Nancy, is still involved in the family business.

Second generation - Peter Barry (Managing Director) and John Barry (Viticulturist).

Third generation - Tom Barry (Winemaking), Olivia Barry (Sales) and Sam Barry.

Varieties Planted

Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.

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McWilliam's

McWilliam's

McWilliam's

Founded in 1877

Winery Office

McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate, New South Wales

Vineyard Region

Riverina, Hunter Valley, Hilltops, Yarra Valley, Coonawarra, Margaret River.

Chief Winemakers

Jim Brayne, Corey Ryan, Phillip Ryan, Scott McWilliam.

Landmark Wines

McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon, McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Maurice O’Shea Shiraz, McWilliam’s 1877 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, McWilliam’s Morning Light Botrytis Semillon.

Regional Heroes

McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon, McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Philip Semillon, McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Florence Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Rosehill Shiraz, McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant OP&OH Shiraz.

Family

Fourth generation - Don McWilliam AM (Chairman), Max McWilliam (Director).

Fifth generation - Doug McWilliam (Director), Brian McWilliam (Director) and Stephen McWilliam (National Sales Development Manager).

Sixth generation - Scott McWilliam (Senior Winemaker), Karen McWilliam (Family Ambassador).

Varieties Planted

Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada Muscat, Chardonnay, Doradillo, Malbec, Merlot, Muscadelle, Muscat á Petits Grains, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Ruby Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Touriga, Traminer, and Tyrian.

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Tahbilk

Tahbilk

Tahbilk

Founded in 1860

Vineyard Region

Nagambie Lakes, Victoria

Chief Winemakers

Alister Purbrick, Alan George (married Debbie Purbrick), Neil Larson.

Landmark Wines

Tahbilk "1860 Vines" Shiraz, Tahbilk "Eric Stevens Purbrick" Shiraz, Tahbilk "Eric Stevens Purbrick" Cabernet Sauvignon, Tahbilk "1927 Vines" Marsanne.

Regional Heroes

Tahbilk Marsanne, Tahbilk Viognier, Tahbilk Shiraz, Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon.

Family

Third generation - John Purbrick (Chairman).

Fourth generation - Alister Purbrick (Chief Winemaker and CEO), Debbie George (Board) and Mark Purbrick (Board).

Fifth generation - Hayley Purbrick (Accountant).

Varieties Planted

Albariño, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Malbec, Marsanne, Mataro, Merlot, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Verdelho and Viognier.

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Taylors

Taylors

Taylors

Founded in 1969

Winery Office

Auburn, South Australia

Vineyard Region

Clare Valley

Chief Winemakers

Adam Eggins, Helen McCarthy

Landmark Wines

Taylors St Andrews range

Regional Heroes

Taylors Estate Range, Clare Valley & Jaraman range.

Family

Second generation - Bill Taylor (chairman)

Third generation - Mitchell Taylor (Managing Director & Consulting Winemaker), Justin Taylor (Company Director, US Business Development), Clinton Taylor (Company Director & Project Manager -Sales & Production).

Varieties Planted

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Traminer, and Viognier.

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Tyrrell's

Tyrrell's

Tyrrell's

Founded in 1858

Winery Office

Pokolbin, NSW

Vineyard Region

Hunter Valley, Heathcote, McLaren Vale, Limestone Coast.

Chief Winemakers

Andrew Spinaze, Mark Richardson (Red Winemaker).

Landmark Wines

Vat 1 Hunter Semillon, Vat 47 Hunter Chardonnay, Vat 9 Hunter Shiraz.

Regional Heroes

Stevens Semillon, HVD Semillon, Belford Semillon, Stevens Shiraz, Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz.

Family

Fourth generation - Bruce Tyrrell (Managing Director).

Fifth generation - Chris Tyrrell (Assistant Winemaker), Jane (NSW Sales Manager) and John Tyrrell.

Varieties Planted

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Traminer, and Verdelho.

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Yalumba

Yalumba

Yalumba

Founded in 1849

Winery Office

Angaston, South Australia

Vineyard Region

Eden Valley, Barossa

Winemaker

Louisa Rose

Landmark Wines

Yalumba 'The Reserve' (Cabernet-Shiraz), Yalumba 'The Signature' (Cabernet-Shiraz), Yalumba The Octavius (Old Vine Shiraz), Yalumba 'The Virgilius' Viognier.

Regional Heroes

Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier, Yalumba Barossa Valley Grenache, Yalumba FDR1A.

Family

Fifth generation - Robert Hill Smith (CEO), Annabel Hill Smith (Events Management), Sam Hill Smith (Director).

Sixth generation - Jessica Hill Smith (Marketing and Sales Trainee).

Varieties Planted

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Mataro, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Viognier, Verdejo and Vermentino.

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