Our Review
Inkwell was born in ’03 when Dudley Brown moved to Australia from California and bought a rundown vineyard on the serendipitously named California Road. He inherited 5ha of neglected shiraz, and planted an additional 7ha to viognier (2.5ha), primitivo (2.5ha) and heritage shiraz clones (2ha). The 5-year restoration of the old vines and establishment of the new reads like the ultimate handbook for aspiring vignerons. Dr. Irina Santiago-Brown has since joined Dudley at Inkwell as chief winemaker, viticulturist and life partner; she is an advocate for sustainable viticulture, with the world’s first PhD in the subject. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Details
Rating |
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Winemaker |
Dr. Irina Santiago-Brown |
Viticulturalist |
Dr. Irina Santiago-Brown |
Traditional Place Name |
Kuarna Land |
Region |
McLaren Vale |
Address |
377 California Road, Tatachilla, SA 5171
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Established |
2003 |
Dozens |
5000 |
Vineyards (area) |
12 ha |
Opening Hours |
Tues–Sun 12–5 |
Telephone |
0468 883 776
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Website |
www.inkwellwines.com
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