Thoughtful choices in our vineyard and winery, season after season.
Shining Rock Vineyard · Nairne
A considered approach
CERTIFIED IN THE VINEYARD & WINERY
Since February 2026, Shining Rock Vineyard and our winery have both been certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. It reflects the work we do every day to care for this place and the wines we make from it.
Since 2026
Our approach
TAKE CARE OF THE PLACE
Our decisions start with what the land needs. We measure, observe and make practical changes across the vineyard and winery to use resources more carefully and keep the site in good shape for the seasons ahead.
Water
ONLY WHEN IT'S NEEDED
Our 20-megalitre dam collects water from the vineyard’s natural catchment. In drier seasons, reclaimed water from the Mount Barker Council helps meet the vines’ needs.
Soil moisture probes tell us when the ground needs water and we irrigate only when necessary, helping to reduce waste.
20MLDam capacity
In the vineyard
WORKING WITH THE LAND
Small, considered practices add up across the growing season.
01
Soil comes first
We test and analyse the soils to help balance nutrients and support healthy vines. After each vintage, grape skins and seeds are composted and returned to parts of the vineyard.
02
Sheep in winter
Local farmers graze sheep on the property during winter. They manage grass and weeds while adding nutrients to the soil, reducing the need for tractor passes.
03
A natural balance
We use mechanical weeding beneath the vines to reduce herbicide use and plan the work to limit tractor passes. We do not use pesticides, relying on the natural balance of pests and their predators on the property.
In the winery
POWERED BY THE SUN
We switched to 47 kW of solar power in December 2022. It now supplies almost all of the energy for our winery activities.
A 52 kWh battery helps us run the winery off-grid as much as possible.
52 kWhBattery storage
A closer look
LIFE AT SHINING ROCK
See more of the vineyard and the place behind the wines.
