WINEMAKING

The site which IDL operates on has been an operational winery since the 1960’s. Some original vines are even still on site. Our facility is capable of crushing, fermenting and creating a wide range of wine and wine products. IDL operates state-of-the-art winemaking equipment including crossflows, floats, bag presses and an omnia. This is in addition to the 21.14 million litre tank farm located on site.

MEET OUR WINEMAKERS

Senior Winemaker: Blair

At the helm of our team of award-winning winemakers, is Senior Winemaker Blair Jensen. Blair oversees all winery and vineyard operations and has been part of the IDL team since 2020. Blair holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) from Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Prior to joining IDL, Blair worked in winemaking regions throughout Victoria including Echuca, Mildura, Yarra Valley and King Valley. Blair has also spent a Vintage in Burgundy - France. Blair and IDL’s philosophy towards winemaking is simplistic yet comprehensive. We use state-of-the-art machinery to ensure we are maximising the grape’s potential to produce a wine that we are proud of and exceeds the expectation of the drinker.

Winemaker: Raffaele

Raffaele holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Winemaking from the University of Teramo and a Masters in Agricultural Science from the University of Florence. Raffa became a certified Sommelier in 2018, and has recently completed his WSET level 3. Raffaele has completed numerous vintages across the globe including in Tuscany, California, New Zealand, and throughout Australia in Margaret River, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, Tasmania and Orange. Raffaele also holds an MBA from Torrens University. He attended the Advanced Wine Assessment course in December 2022 to become a certified wine judge for Australian and New Zealand wine shows. Raffa joins us all the way from Giulianova, Abruzzo, Italy.

WINE VARIETALS

REDS

  • Shiraz

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Merlot

  • Grenache

  • Pinot Noir

  • Tempranillo

  • Malbec

WHITES

  • Sauvignon Blanc

  • Chardonnay

  • Pinot Grigio

  • Moscato (Pink & White)

SPARKLING

  • Prosecco

  • Blanc de Blanc

  • Brut Cuvee

  • Sparkling White

  • Moscato (Pink & White)

  • Spumante

STORAGE AND FERMENTATION

Our facility houses some of the most sophisticated wine beverage processing equipment in the world, ensuring that our products are consistently produced to the highest standards. In recent years, wines produced by IDL have won an abundance of international wine awards - including many gold medals.

With a storage and fermentation capacity of 21.14 million litres, the latest clarification technology, and two cross flows capable of cross-flowing 25,000 litres per hour, each, our capabilities are vast and always evolving. Our cross-flows and omnia reduce loss on filtration, and filter product down to 0.2 micron.

EXPORT

IDL has capabilities to export bulk wine products across the world. We have previously bulk exported our wines to Canada, USA and Germany.

BULK WINE

IMPORT

IDL imports bulk wine from various wine regions outside of Australia. Our sourcing team locates the best international wines on the market and facilitates the import of the product for packaging. We have previously imported wine from New Zealand and Chile.

Domestically, we bring in bulk wine from the Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, McLaren Vale, Margaret River, Limestone Coast and South Eastern Australia wine regions.

Interested in our winemaking capabilities?

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