Generations in Wine

A successful family blend

There’s a sparkle of pride in the eyes of Peter Scholz when he talks of his family’s long history, but it shines even brighter when he talks of its future.

Generations in Wine WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY Alicia Lüdi-Schutz >> Fifth generation winemaker, Grant Burge with his son Trent who is continuing the long tradition of winemaking in the family. GENERATIONS IN WINE A vision realised burge family wines //...

They say few things bring protagonists a deeper sense of fulfilment than guiding friends and loved ones to grow into their best selves.

Generations in Wine WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY Alicia Lüdi-Schutz >> Father and son team John and Tim Duval of John Duval Wines. GENERATIONS IN WINE Side by side in wine unlocking the family balance It seems the berry hasn’t fallen too...

Ron Liebich walks into Liebichwein’s Cellar Door, wearing shorts, tee-shirt and trademark pair of snips clipped to his leather belt. He’s somewhat chirpy today because this Rowland Flat winemaker/grapegrower has just completed his 54th vintage and he reckons it’s a good one too.

Generations in Wine WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY Alicia Lüdi-Schutz >> Whistler Wines - Sally and Martin Pfeiffer with their sons Sam and Josh GENERATIONS IN WINE Twenty years have whistled by Whistler WINES // THE PFEIFFER FAMILY story October 2019 marks two...

Winding its way westward from Tanunda, Stonewell Road provides a glimpse of an ancient soil profile as the hill rises gently and the road cuts through to reveal ochre coloured horizons.

Elderton Wines will celebrate its 40th vintage in 2021, and whilst heartbreak and adversity has stood in the path of the Ashmead family - the family behind the highly successful label - strength of character and unyielding determination to produce premium wine has prevailed.

When it comes to family endeavours, the name says it all for Trevor and Marilyn Harch, owners of Brockenchack Wines. A combination of letters from their four grandchildren’s names, BROnte, MaCKENzie, CHArli and JaCK, adorn their labels, with the brand not only celebrating the couple’s inspiration, but also providing a glimpse into the future of their vision turned reality.