When we bought the property, three acres of Shiraz vines had been meticulously planted and were soon to produce their first Vintage. It was a huge effort that year for family and friends to band together to hand pick grapes with us in 37 degree heat for the harvest to become a reality. The fruit was sublime and the 2002 Vintage Black Label Hooker Shiraz drank well. Again in 2003 our grapes produced a fine wine with the classic Swan Valley characteristics and was enjoyed by many. In 2004 it was time to introduce another wine making style to our Shiraz grapes and so our Red Label wines evolved.

The vineyard work is a labour of love for Rob and Lynne. The richness of the loam soil, the riverside location and the quality of the surrounding vineyards keeps the requirement for interventions to a minimum. All pruning is carried out by hand in August and grapes are hand picked as each unique season dictates.  In his spare time between working full time and working out in the vineyard Rob was also busy studying all things vineyard with viticulture and wine making so as to broaden his knowledge base and practical applications to the property. In 2013 after years of part time study, Rob completed his Bachelor of Science - Viticulture and Oenology so we look forward to further adventures ahead.