Wyndham Estate

1828
George Wyndham established 'Dalwood' on the banks of the Hunter River.

1830
George Wyndham planted Australia's first commercial Shiraz vineyard.

1835
First vintage. Due to the extremely hot conditions, "promised to make good vinegar".
 

2) Expansion

1847
George Wyndham imported the first Hereford cattle to mainland Australia.

1860
George Wyndham's total vineyard holdings were the second largest in the colony...

Our Land

Wyndham Estate’s grapes are grown using the latest irrigation technology so water is used as efficiently as possible. Improving irrigation efficiencies and vineyard design is a big part of Wyndham Estate’s environmental sustainability actions. Irrigation, through meticulous soil moisture monitoring, is carefully controlled to be effective and economical.

Our River

Thousands of indigenous trees have been planted along the...

We create wines that are rich, robust and full of flavour. We source most of our fruit from Australia's best warm climate vineyards - where Mother Nature concentrates flavours in the grape. We also pick grapes at peak ripeness to extract optimum flavour.

George Wyndham became the father of Australian Shiraz when he planted the country’s first commercial shiraz vineyard in 1830. It was here, in his vineyard and house that is now a Heritage Listed National Trust Treasure, that he dedicated his life to creating full-flavoured wines.  This proud legacy of innovation and dedication endures at Wyndham Estate, where knowledge and experience is built upon by each generation of winemakers. A wider rang...