How a bunch of new grapes has made this winery the one to watch
The move to less-mainstream, more climate-adapted varieties is all part of the owners’ plan to make the McLaren Vale winery Orbis as sustainable as possible.
Orbis Wines. Remember the name. The McLaren Vale brand has been around for a couple of years, but it’s already establishing itself as a leader in that region’s push towards a more sustainable, more diverse wine future.
The Orbis story starts in 2018 when Adelaide couple Brad Moyes and Kendall Grey bought a mature, 32-hectare vineyard in the elevated eastern edge of the McLaren Vale region. The vineyard was first planted back in the 1960s, and for many years sold grapes to wineries such as Treasury Wine Estates and Wirra Wirra.
Max AllenDrinks columnistMax Allen is The Australian Financial Review's drinks columnist. He is an award-winning journalist and author who has written about wine and drinks for close to 25 years. Connect with Max on Twitter. Email Max at max@maxallen.com.au
