Welcome
At a time when the wine industry is adapting to production oversupply and increasing competition, opportunities emerge to create wines that offer a point of difference at exceptional value for our customers. The Growers has taken advantage of those opportunities to develop a portfolio of products that showcase Western Australian viticulture like never before.
Presenting wines that combine celebrated Western Australian fruit quality and wine-making craft is our obsession. That obsession has been rewarded by significant critical recognition and show success in our short history.
Upcoming Events
Capes Long Lunch
On Sunday 31st of August The Growers will be one of 5 wineries involved in the annual Capes Long Lunch (Northern). A great day out with wine, food, art and great company. We will have tastings from Ye Olde Lolly Shoppe, Geographe Cheese Company and Cowaramup Foods, as well as demonstrations from local artists. For more information or to book your seats please visit the website www.capeslonglunch.com.au - Limited tickets available.
Latest Awards News
The Awards keep coming for the The Growers' 2006 Reward Shiraz having just been awarded a Gold in the latest Winter Edition of Scoop Magazine.
It's official, the latest edition of Winestate Magazine "Best of the West" is out and the wines we entered have all done extremely well. Each of the following wines were all highly recommended with 4 stars each:
- 2004 Limited Release Reward Verdelho
- 2004 The Growers' Palate Margaret River Chardonnay
- 2004 The Growers' Palate Margaret River Cabernet Merlot
- 2006 Reward Shiraz
The Growers' latest release 2006 Reward Unwooded Chardonnay is proving that it is a tasty drop indeed. Having just been awarded 4 Stars in the previous March/April Edition of Winestate Magazine 2008, this wine was also named Top in its class! *2006 vintage is currently available in Western Australia through all Cellarbrations outlets*
In October last year, The Growers' 2004 Dedication Series Riesling was awarded Gold at the 2007 Canberra International Riesling Challenge. This wine was also named in the Top 10 Rieslings of Australia!
New Releases
After selling out of our previous 2005 stock, we have just released new 2007 Vintages of both our Peppermint Grove Unwooded Chardonnay and our Classic Dry White. These deliciously fruity wines are currently available for tasting at our cellar door, or available for purchase from your local liquor store.
Wine Show Success
There have been many highlights in the short history of this unique business. In limited show entries, The Growers have enjoyed significant show successes including the Trophy for the best red blend of the 2005 Mt. Barker (WA) Wine Show and the Trophy for "Wine of the Show" 2006 Sheraton Perth Wine Awards. In all, The Growers portfolio received 64 awards at national and international competitions in 2006.
This success has continued to flow into 2007 with the Limited Release 2004 Reward Merlot winning Gold at the 2007 Sheraton Wine Show in August, one of only nine golds awarded for the entire show.
History
The Growers Pty Ltd was incorporated in September 2002 by viticulturist and winemaker Phil May. The early days of the business operation were undertaken at Phil's "Peppermint Grove" vineyard in Pemberton, Western Australia. Sixteen other vineyards from six of the regions of south-west Western Australia joined the business in March 2003.
The Growers commenced leasing of the established and mature AbbeyVale property in May 2003 and the business base was moved to this premier Margaret River address at this time. As tenants of the AbbeyVale property, initially The Growers were able to gain market access by utilizing the existing AbbeyVale brand. While AbbeyVale offered immediate market acceptance, it became necessary to establish brands within the company's ownership. The next stage of our brand positioning was to promote our entire range under a simplified portfolio where all products are marketed under the single "Growers" umbrella.