Viticulture Case Studies
Torbreck Vintners, Barossa Valley
South Australia’s Barossa has a long history of winemaking that dates back to 1842. The Barossa region incorporates both the Barossa and Eden valleys. Torbreck uses sustainable vineyard management practices and is committed to getting the best out of each vineyard site whether it be a company vineyard or one belonging to its grower partners.
Giant Steps Vineyards
Giant Steps respects the unique characters of each variety, site and vintage through minimal intervention in the winemaking process and meticulous vineyard supervision. An independently owned winery in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, Giant Steps source grapes from estate and leased vineyards in the region.
De Bortoli Wines
As a third generation family wine company, De Bortoli Wines’ are determined to leave a good legacy for future generations. With vineyards in some of Australia’s best known wine regions, including the Yarra Valley, Hunter Valley and the Riverina, De Bortoli Wines ensure their grapegrowing and winemaking practices are sustainable.
Mistletoe Wines
Ken Sloan’s fascination with wine started when he was just 8 years old and in 1990 he established Mistletoe Wines with his wife Gwen. Mistletoe Wines recently retained the 5 Red Star rating in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion, the highest accolade given in the book.
Kalleske Enterprises Pty Ltd
Ken Sloan’s fascination with wine started when he was just 8 years old and in 1990 he established Mistletoe Wines with his wife Gwen. Mistletoe Wines recently retained the 5 Red Star rating in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion, the highest accolade given in the book.
Wild Fox Wines
Ken Sloan’s fascination with wine started when he was just 8 years old and in 1990 he established Mistletoe Wines with his wife Gwen. Mistletoe Wines recently retained the 5 Red Star rating in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion, the highest accolade given in the book.
Paxton Vineyards
Paxton Vineyards manage approximately 265ha of wine grapes across 11 sites in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. Paxton Vineyards grow a range of red and white varieties but particularly focus on expressing the characters and quality of wine produced from their Shiraz grapes.
Treasury Wine Estates
Treasury Wine Estates, part of the Foster’s Group, owns extensive vineyards on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. Globally, Treasury Wine Estates has more than 12000ha of vineyards and 20 wineries.
Tyrrell’s Wines
Tyrrell’s wines are one of the most successful privately owned wine companies in Australia, and are based in the Hunter Valley in NSW, a premier wine growing region. Edward Tyrrell founded the family business in 1858 and his great grandson is the current managing director.
