After weeks of torrential rain, our vineyard is drenched and the ground underfoot feels lovely and soggy. Even better, our dams are overflowing - which always gives us a great sense of relief as it means the vines will be safe in case of a scorching summer. All this means, we are ready for another fab season at our amazing place!

Block 4 is already showing great signs with large sections of it converted to cane pruning. The trials we ran in 2021 and 2022 showed a marked improvement in the quality of fruit, meaning our flagship wine, Block 4, will only get better.

There has never been a more important time to support local businesses.

A global pandemic, devastating floods in QLD and NSW, lurching Chinese tariffs and the war in Ukraine – we’re facing humanitarian crises and economic disaster.

I love the name, it could be the bad guy in a poorly shot western movie but instead it’s yet another recipe from yours truly that the Heart Foundation has tried to censor.

McLaren Vale (or ‘Southern Barossa’ as cheekily coined by the mob up North) has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity over the past decade. Both the wine and the explosion of food culture as well makes it a must see when next in SA.

After 30 + years in the wine industry, I’ve just about heard it all so having finished a recent promotional trip late last year I thought I’d mention some of my favourites.

I wanted to share something I am really proud of.

“One Mad Moment” McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 is now available.

It’s been a labour of love for the past 3 years and is based on 25+ years of wine industry passion & experience.

Moments before this picture was taken I had just transferred money to Richie’s account on my phone for the fruit with no home…