"Shining Rock" Nairne, Adelaide Hills

The climate here is cool and continental. The warm days build fruit depth and intensity in the wines, while the cool nights help retain acidity, freshness and varietal definition. 

Our soils are rocky, mica schist soils with granite outcrops, which means we have good soil water retention yet free draining. The combination of slope, rocky and free-draining soils means that in the wetter years we are still able to grow high quality grapes.

The 15ha vineyard was originally planted over 20 years ago, by a renowned winemaker, to be an ultra-premium Shiraz and Viognier vineyard. Its soils and microclimate are very similar to the northern parts of the Northern Rhone wine region in France.

Along with Shiraz and Viognier, we now grow alternative varietals such as Sangiovese and Grüner Veltliner, along with Chardonnay as of the 2026 harvest. We'll also have Sauvignon Blanc and Prosecco joining the stables as of the 2027 harvest.