FiHi. I look after these two boys, and it's a tough job, but someone has to do it. I'm a bit of a jack of all trades around here, so on my days off, I can be found in the office working on the website, doing the bookwork, marketing, and helping out in the vineyard and winery when and where I am needed. I look forward to welcoming you to our Cellar Door or hosting you for a long leisurely lunch.
ABOUT US
Our journey began in a way we could never have predicted - with Col making the unexpected decision to purchase a vineyard while working a 6-week vintage in March 2004. This significant life change meant relocating from Melbourne, swapping our careers and embarking on a new chapter in the beautiful Eden Valley.
Our goal was clear: to produce excellent wines. The vineyard boasts Riesling, Shiraz, and Semillon grapes, which were first planted back in 1929. By purchasing grapes from local growers, we've expanded our range to include a wider variety of other wines. Col is at the helm of our wine production, directly overseeing the entire process.
Colin's background as a builder has allowed us to realise our vision, constructing a welcoming cellar door and an alfresco kitchen. Colin has built a large pergola housing a 4.5 metre long table, alongside a handmade pizza oven for our guests to enjoy our food and wine offering while overlooking the vineyard.
We warmly invite you to visit our Cellar Door & Winery for a tasting experience from Thursday through to Sunday. Booking in advance is highly recommended due to our very small cellar door, but we always pleased to welcome walk-ins. Bookings for our 3-course & 5-course leisurely lunch options.
Situated in the beautiful Eden Valley, just 10 minutes away from Angaston and Tanunda, and an hour's drive from Adelaide, our location offers a visit that is worth taking the detour to Eden Valley.
We look forward to welcoming you sometime soon.
Fi & Col writing the first newsletter in the vineyard - 2005
Meet the team
GusI'm Gus, I'm 13 years young and the Cellar Door Manager here. I'll be here to greet you when you arrive and won't let you leave until I have won you over. I am also Fiona's shadow. Where she goes, I go and I also don't mind a little with Col out in the vineyard during vintage also (when Fiona is there). I love getting caught in the nets during picking time, enjoy eating the odd grape or two, but I mainly love to be around people (Fiona) and meeting guests. I look forward to seeing you at our cellar door sometime soon.
ColI'm Col. A Builder turned winemaker who also happens to enjoy cooking too. I'm the lucky person who rarely feels like I go to work, and I guess when you are indulging your passions, how can it feel like work? As they say, luck favours the brave, and it was our bold leap of faith that has us living in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Come and say hi, and you will understand why I will never work another day in my life.