Vinous Australis was founded in 2005 by winemaker Peter Flewellyn and his family, high on the steep, north-facing slopes of the Willunga Escarpment — where quartzite outcrops break through limestone and cool evening breezes roll in off the Gulf St Vincent. It is a demanding place to grow wine, and that is exactly the point: poor soils and hard-won fruit give small bunches of remarkable depth.
We hand-prune and hand-harvest, picking each block only when flavour reaches its peak, then do less in the winery, not more — open fermenters, gentle basket-pressing and long, unhurried maturation in oak. The result is wine that speaks plainly of where it comes from: the Angustum range for the cellar, and Sandbar Estate for the everyday table.
From our cellar
Our reserve reds will reward 15–20 years in the cellar, but every bottle is made to be enjoyed. Decant, pour, and pair with slow-cooked meats, game and matured cheese.
