The grapes are confidently left to linger on the vine and develop the high natural sugar levels and complexity required to produce the unique Muscat and Tokay of Rutherglen. With the range of grape varieties, different vineyard management techniques are employed to maximize each variety's potential. Scott Henry and Geneva Double Curtain are just a few of the trellising systems in use to vary fruit exposure and ripening processes.

Campbell's of Rutherglen grow Chardonnay, Semillon, Riesling, Trebbiano and Pedro Ximenez. The red varieties include Shiraz, the rare Durif, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ruby Cabernet and Malbec. The world renowned Rutherglen Muscats are made from the variety Muscat Petits Grains Rouge, and the Rutherglen Tokay from Muscadelle. Campbell's nursery block is home to many experimental varieties such as Viognier and Roussane, displaying the winemaking family's commitment to innovation in the vineyard.

The Campbell vineyards are in a unique and privileged position. Campbells of Rutherglen are the bearers of over four generations of winemaking knowledge, decades of aged stocks of wine, and some of the most modern winemaking technology available. This allows skillfully management of the ancient Soleras, not only to produce the grand Rutherglen Muscats and Tokays, but to capture the pure natural grape flavours of Rutherglen varieties, and to express them fully in the winery's sensational red and white table wines.

A full range of winemaking techniques is used to craft the award winning reds and whites. The use of heat exchangers and refrigerated storage is coupled to gentle tank pressing and controlled fermentation to protect delicate fruit aromas. Rotary fermenters enhance colour extraction for red wines. French and American oak barrels are used sparingly in the fermentation and maturation of some wines, always to enhance, never to dominate the natural fruit flavours. In total contrast, the fortified cellar remains the domain of ancient barrels gently nurturing their precious contents for decade upon decade of ageing to mellow maturity. The ancient Soleras are painstakingly nurtured by the devoted winemaking team.

The skilful art of blending, handed down to Colin Campbell by his forebears, is painstakingly carried out to ensure consistency of quality and the perpetuation of the Campbells style - from the most youthful muscats and tokays to the richest and most complex rare classification.

In an idyllic setting in the very South West corner of Australia, the 85 hectares of vines on the original Xanadu Wine Estate flourish in the rich, free draining gravel soils of the Margaret River region. In this near-perfect environment for viticulture, this unique maritime climate enjoys an abundant supply of water and is sheltered by forests of magnificent marri trees. A state-of-the-art winery / restaurant and cellar door has been constructed, with the extensive use of local granite and gneissic rocks, excavated during the planting of the original vineyard. These low yielding, carefully handled vines produce a range of varieties under the labels Secession, Xanadu and Lagan Reserve.

Enjoying a strong family focus since its inception almost 30 years ago, the company was listed on the ASX in April 2001. More recently, Xanadu Wines has returned to family ownership having been purchased by the Rathbone Family in August 2005. The Rathbone family remain focused on producing premium wines that reflect the true characteristics of the Margaret River region.

On the rolling slopes of Xanadu’s vineyard, vines flourish in the rich, free draining gravel soils of the Margaret River region, where they are fed by an abundant supply of pristine water, and sheltered by forests of magnificent marri trees. It's a near perfect environment for viticulture.

The ocean strongly defines the climate in Margaret River, which is classed as 'west coast Mediterranean' featuring warm to hot summers and mild to wet winters. The majority of Margaret River's approximate 1100mm of rain falls between April and October, and with an average rainfall of around 50mm from December to February. This usually means a dry ripening and harvesting season, come vintage time in March and April. The summer daytime temperatures are usually kept below 32 degrees Celsius, while daytime winter temperatures can vary from around 11 degrees to around 18 degrees Celsius. The extreme temperatures, humidity and frosts are kept at bay by the influence of the Leeuwin current of the near by Indian Ocean.

The vineyards of Xanadu are situated on the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge formed from an ancient granite landmass 2000 million years old. The soils are mostly formed in situ as a result of long periods of weathering. Granite decomposes to form iron-rich clay, which precipitates to the surface forming laterite gravel loams, the best vine growing soils in the region.

Oscar's son Ken returned to the Barossa Valley in the early 1970's after first spreading his wings as a fighter pilot with the RAAF, dodging anti-aircraft fire above the jungles of Vietnam. Then in 1975, the transition began with Ken starting the planting of the beloved Shiraz, and it is this first area of Shiraz which provides the precious component of Dutschke Wines. Currently forty five acres are planted with Shiraz making up one third of that area, the balance including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. Most of the fruit gets passed onto other Barossa winemakers.

Here at Lyndoch the growing conditions are reliable and consistent, allowing the production of premium wines year after year. It's rather fascinating to note that all varieties have performed well, both in an analytic sense and the all important consumer taste test!

In 1990 Ken and Wayne decided to keep some of these grapes for themselves and start producing wine of their own from this vineyard under the brand WillowBend. Production never intended to be a big time operation, with the bulk of the fruit each year being delivered to the Krondorf and Mildara Blass Winemakers.

With the 1998 vintage release, interest from the US led to the name being changed to Dutschke Wines and production for future vintages was revved up to support this market and many others that have followed.

The team at Voice of the Vine has a strong commitment to viticulture and winemaking excellence, believing that the best wines in the world are grown in the vineyard. The goal is to create balanced wines that are elegant, textural and made to age well and simply be enjoyed with food. All Voice of the Vine wines are single estate grown and embody the philosphy of site expression. The grapes are hand harvested and sorted to ensure only the best go into the winemaking process. In a similar pursuit of quality, the wine is processed in small batches using gravity feeding techniques and only the best wine is bottled.

The team respect and celebrate the unique personality of the vineyard and the fine art of viticulture and winemaking; conceived from a delicate balance of nurturing hands, creativity, knowlege and the natural desire of the vine to produce wine that is everything it was created to be. Voice of the Vine are immensely proud of their wine and the acievments of the team, and invite all wine enthusiasts to come along on the journey.

Voice of the Vine Vineyard is situated within a cool maritime climate, and experiences an average rainfall of around 28 inches / 700 mm per year. This protected site with its North and East facing slopes is warmer than the standard peninsula vineyard. Stress is low, sunshine hours are plentiful, with adequate rainfall abundant during winter and spring. The prevailing winds during the growing season are from the north west and southwest providing excellent air drainage.

Voice of the Vine Vineyard experiences an extended ripening season, allowing for the full flavour development of the key grape varieties of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The coincidence of late ripening and a prolonged gentle Autumn result in fully ripe grapes with outstanding fruit flavours, high natural acidity and fine tannins. At Voice of the Vine the team endeavour to produce fruit that is of the highest quality from vines that are in balance with the environment in which they are being grown. The vignerons aim to express varietal flavours that are displaying unique differences through canopy management and planting densities. Put simply, the aim is to work with nature and not against it.

The extensive gardens are of a broad botanical theme with a mixture of exotic and deciduous trees, shrubs, grasses and water plants bordering large sweeps of lawn. The grounds are home to an abundance of native birds and flora. Wander along paved slate paths through wisteria walks or amongst tropical plants, exotics and palms, along meandering boardwalks in the conifer garden or across the spacious lush lawns. For plant enthusiasts, a wealth of rare and interesting specimens is to be found. The wetlands are an oasis for wildlife and many different types of migratory and water birds. With 10000 natives planted, large-scale re-vegetation of the existing bushland has occurred. There are peppermint and manna gums scattered amongst the bushland, and koalas are occasionally sighted as well as echidnas and blue-tongued lizards. Designed with sight, colour and fragrance very much in mind, a stroll through Voice of the Vine Vineyard’s gardens is a feast for the senses.