Grace Farm is situated in the ‘Golden Triangle’ of the Margaret River wine region, in the lee of the Leeuwin Ridge in the Wilyabrup subregion. The maritime influence provides cooling breezes which ameliorate the effects of summer heat and produce elegant flavour profiles in the wines. Grace Farm has the soils, topography and climatic conditions to produce the finest grapes.

The distinct geology of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste ridge, which supports the area’s biodiversity, is also fundamental for the soil condition of the vineyard. The vineyard is characterised by the distinctive forest grove soils which are typically of low-to-medium fertility. Over time, the granitic gneisses that underlie much of the ridge are weathered to form mineral-rich loamy soils. The rich underlying soil profiles carry through to the character of the wine.

The network of streams that connects to the main arterial creek line of the Cowaramup Brook creates gently sloping vineyards with optimal drainage, and also results in the vineyards’ varying aspects, which allows for optimal conditions to suit the different varieties. The proximity to the coast exposes the property to consistent fresh coastal breezes that ventilate and aerate the vines, as well as buffering temperatures to maintain a consistent range.

Before planting began, soil-testing showed that each vineyard block has specific rock and soil characteristics. This analysis enabled consultant viticulturist Tim Quinlan to match the blocks with appropriate varieties in the planting stage. Tim led the planting of grapes for which the region is famous – chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, semillon, cabernet sauvignon and the blending varieties malbec, petit verdot and cabernet franc.

Grace Farm’s first vines were planted in 2006. It was one of the first vineyards in the district to plant the vines into weed-matting, avoiding the repeated herbicide sprays which often accompany vineyard
establishment. The vines are grown in a sustainable way with organic-based fertilizers and compost produced on site. While this meant a longer-than-average time to first vintage, the quality of the resulting wines and the reduced environmental impact made it worth the wait.

Vines are cane-pruned on a single cordon wire with a vertically trained canopy and are managed with biological inputs such as compost, fish emulsion and kelp.

In January 2023 Grace Farm became a Certified Member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Find out more here.