Presenting a series of Sunday's showcasing the stories from Wine, Beer & Spirits of the Fleurieu.

These are reproduced with permission from Soul Publishing and Rojina Duval.

These stories feature prominent farmers, fishermen, producers and chefs – from Port Noarlunga to Cape Jervis – along with their favourite recipes and tips. Enjoy!

BREMERTON WINES

A family-owned winery, Bremerton Wines is now run by sisters Rebecca and Lucy Willson, who have transformed the company into one of the best-known brands of South Australia’s Langhorne Creek wine region.

“We took over from our parents Craig and Mignonne Willson, who established Bremerton in 1988, and we’re the first sisters to run a winery in Australia,” says Rebecca – winemaker and co-general manager.

“We’ve created an environment that not only produces the very best wine experience, but a sense of place that reflects our family’s ongoing commitment to the region.”

From an environmental standpoint, and as a family business, the sisters explain that the Bremerton ethos is to pass the property on in an improved environmental position for the next generation of winemakers and vignerons.

The Willsons’ commitment isn’t just to their own winery, but also to promoting the Langhorne Creek wine region in the hope of elevating its global recognition.

“Langhorne Creek is a special place,” says Lucy, co-general manager. “It has a fantastic maritime climate, gorgeous old vineyards, amazing regional produce, easy access to the South Coast and, of course, delicious wines. The wines here tend to be medium to full-bodied, aromatic, fruit driven and extremely approachable.

“When we’re not hanging out with our children or talking food and wine with our partners (who are also in the wine industry), we’re usually consuming it,” says Rebecca. “It sounds clichéd but when we say, 'this is our life', it really is. This is what we do, and everything somehow comes back to work, food and wine – but that’s okay because we love it.”

Bremerton has received five red stars from Halliday Wine Companion for the last 15 years, and they were also Langhorne Creek producer of the year in 2019.

CELLAR DOOR

"Our cellar door is based around a restored 1866 stone barn with our tasting area, large verandah and sprawling lawns, all set amongst the vines.

“Visitors can taste their way through our premium wines, or if they prefer, select from one of our seated wine flight options. They can choose to enjoy a flight of our Willson Gins, and we also offer a regionally inspired luncheon menu including a variety of platters, tasty gourmet pizzas and desserts.

“Guests can relax in our alfresco dining area, soak up the ambience of our historic stone barn or kick back on the lawns with one of our picnic rugs and enjoy the beautiful surrounds.

“Our lunch menu is made to share, so guests can just graze the afternoon away. Art lovers can enjoy exhibitions on the mezzanine level, as well as David Dridan’s famous ‘Barrel Ends’ Collection in our dining area.” 

PAIRING

“Our Tamblyn (cabernet/shiraz/malbec/merlot) is perfectly matched with a Mediterranean tapas spread – or just as comfortable alongside your favourite pizza on the couch!”

ADDRESS

14 Kent Town Road, Langhorne Creek SA 5255

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