Tucked away in Henty, South-Western Victoria, Crawford River Estate was established in 1874 as a sheep and cattle station and still remains in family hands. Fourth generation grazier and Wagga-trained winemaker John Thomson planted a vineyard in 1975 and produced his first late harvest Riesling in 1979. Now joined by his daughter Belinda Thomson, the wines have gone from strength to strength. Best known for their Reserve Riesling, Crawford River also produces a Riesling from younger vines in addition to Semillon, Rosé, and Cabernet Merlot; the hallmark of the entire range being balance and poise.

<p><b>Cullen</b></p> In 1966 Diana and Dr Kevin Cullen planted a trial 0.4 ha vineyard on their sheep and cattle property at Willyabrup in the Margaret River. A new vineyard was planted in 1971 with further plantings made over the subsequent decades. Winemaker and environmentalist Vanya Cullen, a strong believer in biodynamic viticulture, has harnessed the rhythms of the cosmos, earth’s energy and vitality to "achieve greater individuality of site through working with nature rather than against it". Meticulous attention to vineyard management results in fruit of exceptional intensity, concentration, tannin ripeness and acid balance. The “quest for quality, integrity and sustainability” is also reflected in the carbon neutral and naturally powered winery where sound winemaking techniques and skills are married with empathy for vineyard character.