Organic Vignerons Australia was formed in February 2002. Our first vintage 2002 was bottled in September 2003.
The group was formed by the owners of 5 certified organic properties:

• Claire and Kevin Hansen of Merlot Grove Padthaway (Limestone Coast)
• Terry Markou of Cheveat Estate at Gawler River (Adelaide Plains)
• Brett and Melissa Munchenberg of Loxton (Riverland)
• Bruce and Sue Armstrong of Lone Pine Vineyard at Waikerie (Riverland)
• David and Barbara Bruer of Temple Bruer Wines at Langhorne Creek. Temple Bruer Website

All of whom started down the organic certification path by themselves, clearly demonstrating we have a committed group, passionate about their environment and the future of the planet. We also have a healthier working environment because we are not handling chemicals on a weekly basis. The broad geographical spread throughout South Australia provides varying micro climates, soil types and grape varieties. This enables our skilled winemaker to blend grapes from different regions and varieties resulting in our award winning blends.

Environmental health and the future environmental benefits of organic farming are extremely important to us all. Support of Organic Vignerons Australia will ultimately contribute to more farmers choosing to grow this way in the future.