2022 Dark Horse Winemaker of the Year

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We were thrilled to be named the 2022 Wine Companion ‘Dark Horse Winemaker of the Year’.

“Minimal imprint in the vineyard and winery, judicious use of high-quality oak and courageous extraction gift us with a suite of detailed, precise and prodigiously digestible wines. These are the sort of savoury mid-weighters across price points that this country should make more of. With growing traction on the best lists of Sydney, I suggest you grab some of these wines while the going is still good.” Wine Companion

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