Vineyard landscape with rolling hills and trees under a blue sky.
Rusted metal barn in a rural landscape with trees and dry grass, framed by the trunk and branches of a large tree.
Person in a vineyard wearing a red shirt tending grapevines
Family walking with dog through vineyard rows on a sunny day.

Sixth generation farmer Charles has continued in his forebear’s innovative spirit and branch away from traditional sheep farming into premium wine grapes. Our vineyard is set on the sloping hills directly above the Derwent River. The cool winters and dry summers at ‘Glenelg’, along with plentiful water, and high quality volcanic soils are ideal for growing grapes. A mix of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Pinot Gris were the first to be planted over 20 hectares in 2017. The success of these saw a further 15 hectares of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay planted in 2023.

Family of five posing on a porch, consisting of two adults and three children. They are standing in front of a stone building with a front door visible behind them.

Glenelg continues to be a family business employing a small but dedicated team with strong focus on long term sustainability.

For generations we have been actively protecting the natural environment through conservation of native bush, control of introduced weeds, and excluding livestock from riverside areas.

Landscape view of rolling vineyards in a rural setting with patches of green grape vines, dry grass, and distant hills under a cloudy sky.
Rolling vineyard landscape with green vines and distant trees under a blue sky.
Rural tin shed on elevated supports with a rusty metal roof, surrounded by dry landscape.
Cluster of grapes hanging on a vine with green and yellow leaves