Adelaide Hills
Organic Grapes
Discover Lansdowne Vineyard, where 17.5 Ha of lush, certified organic vineyards yield the finest grapes for exceptional wines
Lansdowne Vineyard
Lansdowne House was built in 1896, and together with the sculpted cypress hedge, are local landmarks, from which the vineyards take their name.
It's a valley location with terroir that is conducive to growing premium grapes.
We focus on taking care of the living soil. Healthy soil is what the vines need to give the best flavour profiles in the finished wine.
Grapes are supplied to multiple small and medium sized wine producers mainly based in the Adelaide Hills.
Amongst these are three MW'S (masters of wine) two of whom have wine distribution companies based in London.
From September each year we start to allocate grapes to buyers. We have built friendships as well as a solid customer base of innovative winemakers who value the reliable supply that we provide.
It's a valley location with terroir that is conducive to growing premium grapes.
We focus on taking care of the living soil. Healthy soil is what the vines need to give the best flavour profiles in the finished wine.
Grapes are supplied to multiple small and medium sized wine producers mainly based in the Adelaide Hills.
Amongst these are three MW'S (masters of wine) two of whom have wine distribution companies based in London.
From September each year we start to allocate grapes to buyers. We have built friendships as well as a solid customer base of innovative winemakers who value the reliable supply that we provide.
Terroir
"Terroir, the complete natural environment in which a particular wine is produced including factors such as soil, topography and climate".
Single vineyard wines made from Lansdowne grapes reflect the individual attributes of this vineyard.
Several winemakers refer to us on their labels with reference to the soil and microclimate that is evident in the wine.
Our terroir is made up by factors including
- the red brown topsoil over shaley clay subsoil through to black self mulching clays,
- the katarbatic flow of cooling air currents and pooling of cold air in the perched valley. This is particularly advantageous in autumn where the lower night time temperatures extend the ripening. We are one of the latest ripening vineyards in the Adelaide Hills
- the overlying cool climate of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region
- the mediterranean climate of wet winters and dry warm summers followed by extended mild and dry autumn days.
Single vineyard wines made from Lansdowne grapes reflect the individual attributes of this vineyard.
Several winemakers refer to us on their labels with reference to the soil and microclimate that is evident in the wine.
Our terroir is made up by factors including
- the red brown topsoil over shaley clay subsoil through to black self mulching clays,
- the katarbatic flow of cooling air currents and pooling of cold air in the perched valley. This is particularly advantageous in autumn where the lower night time temperatures extend the ripening. We are one of the latest ripening vineyards in the Adelaide Hills
- the overlying cool climate of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region
- the mediterranean climate of wet winters and dry warm summers followed by extended mild and dry autumn days.
ABOUT
The vineyard was established in 1995 and purchased by Brendan and Janet Cameron in 2002. For the last 23 years Brendan has nurtured it and transitioned from conventional viticultural practices to organic in 2018.
Full organic certification was gained in 2024. Brendan has had a long association with rural life having grown up on the family wheat sheep farm at Melrose. Early career choices in rural land valuation and later in real estate sales were a stepping stone in the lifelong aim of owning and running a productive rural enterprise.
Janet is a Londoner by birth and came to Australia at age 14. She has a creative flair and as well as attending art school she is a keen housemaker and accomlished dressmaker. Her caring and nurturing ethos fits in well with the at times demanding nature of viticulture.
More recently the next generation have become involved in both the viticulture and wine making. Janet's son Daniel lives at the second vineyard that was planted in 2022. He has studied viticulture and horticulture and brings a new enthusiasm to managing the vineyard.
Janet's daughter Eliza and partner Tass run an associated wine business under the Lansdowne Wine brand, and continue to have input into the vineyard.
Our Values
Straight talk, honesty, transparency and truthfullness.
Respect and courtesy.
Humility to acknowledge mistakes.
Continuous learning and improvement.
Confronting reality and addressing challenges honestly.
Keeping commitments.
Full organic certification was gained in 2024. Brendan has had a long association with rural life having grown up on the family wheat sheep farm at Melrose. Early career choices in rural land valuation and later in real estate sales were a stepping stone in the lifelong aim of owning and running a productive rural enterprise.
Janet is a Londoner by birth and came to Australia at age 14. She has a creative flair and as well as attending art school she is a keen housemaker and accomlished dressmaker. Her caring and nurturing ethos fits in well with the at times demanding nature of viticulture.
More recently the next generation have become involved in both the viticulture and wine making. Janet's son Daniel lives at the second vineyard that was planted in 2022. He has studied viticulture and horticulture and brings a new enthusiasm to managing the vineyard.
Janet's daughter Eliza and partner Tass run an associated wine business under the Lansdowne Wine brand, and continue to have input into the vineyard.
Our Values
Straight talk, honesty, transparency and truthfullness.
Respect and courtesy.
Humility to acknowledge mistakes.
Continuous learning and improvement.
Confronting reality and addressing challenges honestly.
Keeping commitments.
Our Grapes
The varieties we grow are chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot gris, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, barbera, gruner veltliner and gamay.
All grapes are hand picked to respect the premium quality and to ensure the winemakers have the best undamaged fruit to craft their wine.
Our certified organic vineyard ensures wine made from our grapes are free from synthetic spray chemicals.
All grapes are hand picked to respect the premium quality and to ensure the winemakers have the best undamaged fruit to craft their wine.
Our certified organic vineyard ensures wine made from our grapes are free from synthetic spray chemicals.
Certified Organic
The focus is on the relationship between healthy living soil and premium grapes.
Long term sustainability through protection of our environment is our priority.
We have been growing grapes organically from 2018 and are
certified organic by Southern Cross Certified.
Long term sustainability through protection of our environment is our priority.
We have been growing grapes organically from 2018 and are
certified organic by Southern Cross Certified.
FORRESTON VALLEY WINES
Our wine label is Forreston Valley Wines
Contact Brendan on 0419 821 124
Contact Brendan on 0419 821 124
buy our wine
How to order our wine
Our wines can be ordered through our website Forreston Valley Wines.com
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contact
- 140 Forreston Rd, Forreston SA 5233, Australia
- +61-0419821124 - Lansdowne Vineyard
- brendancameron1@iinet.net.au
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00
