Meet the Winemakers
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Yering Station
Yering Station is Victoria’s first vineyard, established in 1838 by Swiss immigrants who brought their heritage and craft to the Yarra Valley. The Ryrie brothers planted the first vines, and soon after, the de Castella family from Neuchatel transformed Yering into a benchmark of Australian wine, gaining international acclaim with awards in Europe. Today, the Rathbone family continues this legacy, balancing history with innovation. Modern Yering Station is renowned for elegant, cool-climate wines that capture the character of the valley — from refined Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to expressive Shiraz — a tribute to its pioneering Swiss roots and enduring place in Australian viticulture.
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Ox Hardy Wines
Ox Hardy is a tribute to five generations of winemaking heritage, born from a father–son project that continues the legacy of one of Australia’s founding wine families. The iconic Upper Tintara Vineyard in McLaren Vale has been in the Hardy family since the late 1870s, with vines planted as far back as 1891. Today, Andrew ‘Ox’ Hardy tends the land with his family, crafting expressive wines that honour tradition while embracing the future. With over 40 years of winemaking experience, Ox produces bold, site-driven Shiraz and explores emerging varieties suited to the evolving climate — ensuring the story continues for generations to come.
MARGARET RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Xanadu Wines
Xanadu Wines is one of Margaret River’s true gems, a winery that captures the region’s unique coastal terroir — gravelly soils, cooling maritime breezes, and long, even ripening seasons that shape wines of purity and depth. Founded in 1977 and now guided by Halliday Winemaker of the Year Glenn Goodall, Xanadu has earned a reputation for elegant, site-driven Cabernet and Chardonnay. Its wines consistently receive top accolades, from nine consecutive wins as Australia’s Best Cabernet to Best in Show at Decanter, reflecting a commitment to precision, place, and craftsmanship. More than just an award-winning estate, Xanadu is a winery that truly embodies the spirit and potential of Margaret River in every bottle.
COONAWARRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Parker Estate
Parker Coonawarra Estate is a hallmark of the region’s famed Terra Rossa soils and one of Australia’s most consistently acclaimed producers. Founded in 1985, the estate quickly rose to prominence with its inaugural First Growth and has since maintained a prestigious Five Red Star rating from James Halliday. From its southern-Coonawarra vineyards, Parker crafts wines that showcase purity and finesse across Cabernet, Shiraz, blends and emerging varieties. Today, the team continues to balance tradition with thoughtful innovation, ensuring Parker’s distinctive voice endures for generations to come.