About

We are proudly first generation winemakers!

Our love for life’s simple pleasures of good company and good times with family and friends. Wine seemed a natural evolution.

From our deep rooted respect for nature, we have built our wine business on fundamental principles of sustainability, and environmental responsibility. We have acquired tanks and equipment over the years, built our winery from recycled materials, and continue to run all facets of grape growing and wine making with super low levels of input. To use a well versed cliche, we believe that in doing very little, we give our wines the best opportunity to express their vineyards, vintage, and sense of place.

Matthew Bowness

Growing up in Perth, Western Australia, I spent much of my childhood travelling down south for family holidays and surfing trips. I commenced university studies in Environmental Health. However, the family decision to establish a vineyard in the upper reaches of the renowned Wilyabrup area of Margaret River in 1995, meant a small break from studies and begin plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

A return to university followed two years later to study viticulture and winemaking. Part-time study was balanced with practical winemaking experience, including sojourns across the globe, learning the old world philosophies.

With 27 vintages including Burgundy, Languedoc, Napa Valley, McLaren Vale, Margaret River, Swan Valley, and Perth Hills, and over 25 years industry experience, I make uncomplicated wines naturally, and simply for drinking.