Grace Melbourne Competitors

De Bortoli Wines is a fourth generation family owned wine company established in 1928. The company was ranked 7th largest wine producer in Australia in 2022 and can be enjoyed in some of the finest establishments across more than 70 countries around the world. The portfolio boasts well known brands such as the highly acclaimed Noble One, King Valley Prosecco, Yarra Valley Estate Grown, La Bohème, Melba, Windy Peak, Woodfired, Deen and Emeri, as well as several premium fortified wines including the unique Black Noble. For nearly 100 years the De Bortoli family tradition of sharing good wine, good food and good times with family and friends remains unchanged.

Shaw + Smith was established in 1989 by cousins Michael Hill Smith MW and Martin Shaw. They focus on varieties that suit the cooler Hills climate: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Shaw + Smith own three vineyards, in Lenswood, Piccadilly and Balhannah. Growing the best possible grapes, managing vineyards sustainably, and valuing vine health, soil health, and low yields are central to the Shaw + Smith approach. In the pursuit of quality the wines are fermented, aged and bottled on site at Balhannah. The wines are vibrant, modern expressions of their varieties, their sites and the season. Shaw + Smith’s first vintage was in 1990 and in 1999 they purchased a property at Balhannah, where they planted vines, and built the winery and tasting room in time for the 2000 vintage. As the business has grown Michael and Martin have built a formidable team - including Master of Wine and Joint CEO David LeMire, Senior Winemaker and Joint CEO Adam Wadewitz, CFO Grant Lovelock and Group Viticulturist Murray Leake.

Château Tanunda, Icon of the Barossa, was established in 1890 and is the site of some of the Valley’s earliest vines as well as its first winery. The Château is privately owned by the Geber family who continue a tradition of fine winemaking spanning three centuries. We are home the the Old Vine Expressions wines, an iconic collection of wines from some of the oldest vineyards in the world dating back 50, 100 and 150 years in age.