The grapes hailed from the First Ridge Vineyard in Mudgee which is one of the most forward thinking vineyards in the region growing an array of exceptional Italian varietals which are so well suited to the Mudgee climate. It’s been fermented in amphora and was held on skins for around 7 months.

Guy and Betty Renzaglia (the American Branch of the family) planted a vineyard in Illinois in the 1980s, when there were no vineyards or wineries there at all. Then, for the Australian Branch, their son Mark and his Australian wife Sandy took on the same challenge in O’Connell in 1997, planting a small vineyard. No power, no town water, no neighbours growing grapes, just determination. Now their son Sam is on the hunt, taking Renzaglia Wines to the next level, seeking modern expressions from grapes sourced locally, and really pushing the conversation around responsible, sustainable, respectful farming in NSW.