Hello, we're James and Claire Lance and this is Punch. James has been making wine from his family's vineyard for more than 25 years, firstly under the tutelage of his father - recognised Pinot Pioneer and Diamond Valley Vineyards founder, David Lance
Nestled in Victoria’s acclaimed Yarra Valley, Boat O’Craigo is a second generation, boutique vineyard renown for producing some of Australia’s finest hand-crafted wines.
"Wine is made in the vineyard" so the approach to winemaking is of minimal handling. The grapes are harvested by hand according to fruit flavours at about 13 degrees baume. The grapes have little or no filtration. Only French oak is used with a...
I grew up in Healesville, and did a little bit of summer work in vineyards, starting in '91. In '99 I started working in wineries full time. I only occasionally look back and wonder 'what was I thinking?'
Yarra Yarra is a labour of love. From the beginning in 1977, the vision has been to make special wines, wines we wanted to drink and if others wanted to share the pleasure, that was a bonus.
An amazing little winery set in a beautiful garden, views out over the Kinglake Ranges. Enjoy the enclosed verandah with a log fire in Winter - sit and sip wine and enjoy a farm-style lunch. Free tastings of all wines. Open 3rd Sunday of every month.
We’re Yarra Valley winemakers, and our wines are a little different to the big guys. Minimal intervention, a bit of ‘raw’ processes, nothing too filtered or cleaned up in any way. Our wines aren’t squeaky clean. They’re a bit edgy. Always interesting
Rochford Winery in the heart of Victoria’s Yarra Valley is more than just a winery – it is a total experience! Often identified with the iconic Australian “Day On the Green” music festivals, Rochford Winery is situated in one of the most...