Our Producers

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Six generations before Sam & Jock Auld started making wine, their pioneering great-grandfather was planting some of South Australia’s very first vines. He also found time to join Stuart's expedition to cross Australia from South to North in 1862 on his horse Wilberforce, the name of one of their wines today. Wine has been in the family ever since!

Over 150 years later, they are producing a diverse array of delightful wines,  that capture the rich environment of South Australia, adding another chapter to the family’s storied history.  Their range encompasses the Mediterranean grapes of the Common Molly wines, through the brilliant  Wilberforce range  up to the brilliant William Patrick Shiraz at the top off the pile. 

A surgeon by profession, owner & winemaker Glyn Jamieson cemented his love for the French styles of winemaking, when he took study leave in France with his late wife, Elizabeth.  After returning to Australia, they purchased a 200-acre property & Mosquito Hill Wines was born. Two vineyards were established in the 90s & in 2004 the property’s first wine was produced. 

In 2011 they built a state of the art winery on the property and since then Glyn has been making the wine himself. In 2022 Dan Franklin joined Mosquito Hill and brings his wealth of experience to the winery. 

The domain continues to aim for the styles of Champagne & Burgundy without downplaying the flavours of the origins of the wine.  New world in name only?

The owner of Penna Lane, Peter Treloar has long connections to the Clare Valley. In 1865 Peter's ancestor Francis acquired land in Watervale and planted the first vines in the area which became known as Springvale.

Today Penna lane's vineyards, purchased in 2009 are recognised as one of the best in the Clare Valley with wines that are protected from the harshest of the summer heat due to the altitude of the estate. Fabulous, award winning wines are the result of the great care taken from planting to production! 

Their riesling was the very first wine Ben tasted when he visited the Barossa and remains in the benchmark for the quality of wines that Australia is capable of producing, and we want to discover.

Owned by Michael & Zoe, the Sawyer Wine Co. was born in the Vintage of 2018 after a life long dream to create wines. Michael has been in the industry for more than 20 years making wines in the Rhône Valley, Willamalette Valley, the Riverland and McLaren Vale.

He now anchors his talents in the Adelaide Hills, the region that yields exceptional fruit and allows them to create small batch, hand picked fine wines. Crafted thoughtfully with a bright energy and individuality. 

The Sawyer wines are every bit as brilliantly made as their branding is  beautiful. You can happily judge this book by its cover as the wines inside ooze Mikey's passion and intelligence as a winemaker.