Our Story

 ‘We are sure that Tony will succeed in the country with his winery and practice’ 
- Tony’s Medicine Graduation Yearbook 1978 

Fast forward to 1994, after a wedding, a momentous relocation to the countryside, the joyful arrival of our four children, and a multitude of taste testing experiences, Tony finally made good on his word. After running the show for almost 25 years, er experienced immense joy when our youngest daughter, Sam, returned to Mudgee and joined the family business in 2018. 

We believe that less is more in our approach to wine growing and making. We are committed to producing authentic, terroir-driven vintages in tune with the environment and have been growing organically since 2008, becoming certified organic in 2013. 

In 2026 after 25 wonderful years of tastings, long lunches, celebrations and conversations we made the momentous decision to close our cellar door tasting room and shift our business online. So while you can no longer visit us on the vineyard, you can still enjoy Vinifera in your glass through our online store and many retailers and restaurant partners. 

- Tony, Debbie & Sam McKendry