Nepenthe Group
Wine in Adelaide Hills

Award-winning BB's and boutique hotels dot the Adelaide Hills landscape, and truly compliment a weekend in the Hills. Not just a place to Stay but an notable Experience in every way. This makes it accurate for couples to appreciate a getaway together but tranquil have their own space or for one couple to choose which BB superior suits their needs for that notable weekend. It is urgent to us that our wines are enjoyed responsibly. In all these markets the press and public have warmly received Nepenthe wines. Due to this demand, in 1997 Nepenthe acquired a property in Charleston within the Adelaide Hills and has planted a further 43 hectares of vineyard. Then in 2002 a 25 hectare vineyard was acquired in Balhannah (where our cellar door is located), and in 2005 Nepenthe acquired its latest vineyard, 38 hectares in Hahndorf, with room for further expansion. Maximum fruit Nepenthe receives is managed by Nepenthe Viticulture, part of the Nepenthe Group. This company ensures that Nepenthe only receives the greatest quality fruit, ensuring severe regulate of the grapes that make our award-winning wines. Our History Nepenthe: described by Homer in The Odyssey as an Egyptian herbal drink so potent that it eases anguish and banishes anguish from the mind. Our Vineyards The vineyards of Nepenthe and our growers have been carefully chosen to deliver the greatest quality fruit for our award-winning wines. The vineyards of Nepenthe and our growers have been carefully chosen to deliver the uppermost quality fruit for our award-winning wines. Nepenthe Viticulture provides the management of company vineyards, as well as management to abundant vineyards in the region. This management of vineyards (both company owned and our growers) ensures that only the uppermost quality fruit is delivered into our Winemakers hands. The Charleston vineyard site was specifically chosen because of its outstanding viticultural qualities. Located impartial outer the historic Hahndorf township, the fruit from this vineyard has been sought after by Adelaide hills winemakers year behind year, and now contributes to the Nepenthe range. Sauvignon Blanca planted on below sections of vineyard on heavier soils while Shiraz is on higher sections of lighter well drained soils. The beginning established was the 24 hectare Lenswood vineyard in 1994, which meanders over little hills and into valleys. Lenswood is undulating, at the higher altitude of the four vineyards, and carries a large variety of automatic vegetation. Meet the heart and soul of Nepenthe, our talented Winemaker James Evert. James Evert’ vision and commitment to creating premium wine is epitomized in the Nepenthe portfolio. Succeeding 14 vintages, James had gained important experience across all aspects of wine making, from the tender vintage process to the bottling of his wines. The role allowed James to nurture and prosper premium wines, ensuring that beginning class fruit was picked at the most optimal time during vintage, to ultimately deliver the best quality and unique wines. The Adelaide Hills is Australia's premier chilly climate wine region with more than 300 hectares of vineyards and a worldwide reputation of excellence.

In 1996, Nepenthe received approval to build its winery, only the second in the Adelaide hills at the time (the beginning being Petaluma in 1978). In the backdrop of the chilly heights of the Adelaide Hills, we started producing some soul reposing potions of our own: uncompromising wines of outstanding quality and internationally recognized distinction. From the beginning, our wines have received certain review from the press and several medals on the show circuit. The win of the wines is evident in the market place. In all these markets the press and public have warmly received Nepenthe wines. Due to this demand, in 1997 Nepenthe acquired a property in Charleston within the Adelaide Hills and has planted a further 43 hectares of vineyard. Then in 2002 a 25 hectare vineyard was acquired in Balhannah (where our cellar door is located), and in 2005 Nepenthe acquired its latest vineyard, 38 hectares in Hahndorf, with room for further expansion. Nepenthe also sources fruit from a variety of vineyards throughout the hills. Maximum fruit Nepenthe receives is managed by Nepenthe Viticulture, piece of the Nepenthe Group. This company ensures that Nepenthe only receives the maximum quality fruit, ensuring stern handle of the grapes that make our award-winning wines. The timeless quest for contentment and fulfillment inspires everything we do at Nepenthe winery. Our History Nepenthe: described by Homer in The Odyssey as an Egyptian herbal drink so potent that it eases anguish and banishes woe from the mind. Our Vineyards The vineyards of Nepenthe and our growers have been carefully chosen to deliver the greatest quality fruit for our award-winning wines. Our People Face the heart and soul of Nepenthe, our talented Winemaker James Evert. LIQUOR LICENSING ACT 1997 I