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Out of adversity comes opportunity

Out of adversity comes opportunity

Whilst devastating at the time, the loss of our premium fruit to frost has opened up a range of exciting opportunities.

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A bittersweet season

A bittersweet season

Less than 48 hours after a devastating frost took out the fruit from our award-winning patch of Touriga Nacional, we were awarded Best Organic/Biodynamic Wine of the Riverland Wine Show for wine sourced from that block. What a wild ride!

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The only photo we have from the 2011 Adelaide Review Hot 100 awards

Saved! How we saved Palomino from the 'dozer and put Apera on the map.

At 919 Wines we do plenty of things differently. Our craziest adventure was starting a vineyard in the depths of the millennial drought. One of our strategies has always been to secure supply of our grapes, so after buying Palomino...

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Having a sustainable focus

Having a sustainable focus

919 wines is currently preparing for its first audit for certification to the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standard. Although we are already organically certified, we are doing this because we have a strong focus on sustainability. We want to leave our properties...

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Visit our winery cellar door in the Riverland for a unique tasting experience

Visit our winery cellar door in the Riverland for a unique tasting experience

We are now open and operating at regular trading hours, after running at reduced hours for several months due to Covid-19. Our regular hours are 10am to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday, plus public holidays and by appointment. Book on 0408...

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It's easy being green

It's easy being green

We often get asked about why we have growth down our vineyard mid-rows. It’s because we’re certified organic! We then get asked how hard this is to be certified. It’s not hard once you get your head around it.

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Cellar Door Etiquette 101

Cellar Door Etiquette 101

When you visit a cellar door you are coming for more than just wine tasting. You are wanting an experience, to seek out the hidden gems, to learn something. At cellar door we want you to have the best time possible, and to fall in love with one or more of our wines. Here are a few tips to make your visit a memorable experience!

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Unleash the beast!

Unleash the beast!

Durif - big, brooding and intense. You don't want to mess with it. 

It's our first love, and our most popular wine.

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