The Felton Road winery was bought by Nigel Greening, a self-described Pinot Noir “addict” from England, in 2000 and has been farmed organically & biodynamically since then. Winemaker Blair Walter’s experience in Oregon and Burgundy has stood him in good stead for coaxing the best out of the property’s vines, where he adopts a ‘hands off’ approach in the unique three-level winery built into the hillside. They embrace biodynamic practices, producing wines of elegance, complexity and exceptional depth of fruit.

Staying true to the company’s ethos that a successful business should take a holistic view of the entire community, one percent of turnover goes towards causes and projects that advocate for wider social responsibility. They put people ahead of profits and, in an effort to preserve the environment, have committed to a zero growth policy since 2000, producing at 100% of their limit since 2006.

Their organic and biodynamic philosophy helps create a more sustainable vineyard and winery, through a greater understanding of the interactions between the soils, microorganisms, plants and animals. The result is a healthy and balanced ecosystem, with land set aside specifically for composting using only indigenous materials to preserve the terroir, and grazing animals to maintain the land around the vineyard. They’ve also made huge efforts to introduce low impact practices, like solar panels, electric cars and recycling of lees and glass to minimise waste, with no excessive packaging.

The results are ecologically responsible wines that taste incredible and singularly embody both the place and the people who make them.