Leading the new guard of growers and producers, Meagan and James Becker are two visionaries fighting to reshape the preconceptions of the region. Quality organic viticulture, minimal intervention and an aim to highlight site and season without corrections or adjustments are what drive them.

Ablington is Certified Organic under ACO and grows a mammoth variety of grapes including Chardonnay, Semillon and Shiraz, Ablington grows Pinot Noir, Schönburger, Brachetto, Garganega, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Carignan, Muscat Rouge & Blanc.

After a life in research and education, former university wine science professor Brian Freeman is now keeping himself busy with his eclectic Hilltops vineyard.

Freemans has 22 varieties that range from staples such as Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon and Riesling through to more exotic varieties such as Háslevelü and Italian varieties Prosecco, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Rondinella and Corvina.

Johansen Wines is a family-owned and run vineyard with a simple philosophy at its core. It’s the understanding that brilliant winemaking combines handpicked select parcels of grapes grown in perfectly cool climate terroir backed by solid vineyard management.

Although not managed according to organic viticulture practices, Johansens have around 25 hectares of grapes shared over expertly cared for vineyards — Mountain View and Glenburnie. Their varieties include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Merlot.

A devoted advocate of sustainable farming with a background in biodynamics, Simon Robertson, truly acknowledges the role soil plays in good winemaking practices. They believe in the continuous improvement of their practices and in respecting the fundamentals of nature for the benefit of future generations.

Perched on a gentle slope overlooking the Murrumbidgee River, the Tumblong Hills site was deemed ideal for growing premium fruit chosen for its ironstone-rich volcanic soils, and warm days and cool nights during ripening.

Grape varietals grown at the farm include Sangiovese, Shiraz, Fiano, Chenin Blanc, Nebbiolo, and Barbera.