Australia

South Australia

Limestone Coast

Western Australia

Wrattonbully

Sam Kim

100 Point

Australian Wine Showcase Tasting Panel

Toni Paterson MW

Winestate Magazine

Mike Bennie

Cabernet Sauvignon

Shiraz

Good winter rainfall meant near full soil moisture profiles at budburst. Moderate rain during early spring encouraged good shoot growth, with a quick and even flowering resulting in excellent fruit set.  Mild & dry conditions, without any significant extremes continued throughout the growing season.  Production levels were excellent, above long term averages and the mild & slow ripening conditions enabled strong varietal character to develop.  Vintage was dry and the weather stable so fruit was harvested, at optimal flavour development and high natural acidity. A "goldilocks" vintage.

Family Selection Shiraz

Claire Davies is a Roseworthy trained viticulturist and prior to purchasing their vineyard worked as a viticultural consultant to one of the most respected people within the global viticulture industry, Di Davidson.  In this role Claire actually designed and oversaw the planting of Eight at the Gate's vineyards. Claire manages Eight at the Gate Vineyards as well as overseas production for some other producers in the region.

Claire Davies

Viticulturist

Lanacoona of Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz

Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Sparkling Shiraz

Single Vineyard Rosé

Single Vineyard Pinot Gris

Sparkling Blanc

Single Vineyard Shiraz

Single Vineyard Chardonnay

Single Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz

Family Selection Chardonnay

Peter Douglas made a name for himself while working as a senior winemaker with Wynns Coonawarra Estate, a Penfolds label.
Peter has also worked in California and Sicily, and is currently based in Coonawarra where he works with Eight at the Gate.

Peter Douglas

Winemaker - Still

After a successful corporate career working in the technology sector in Australia and ultimately the United States, Jane Richards and her 4 young children moved back to her home state of South Australia and life took a very different path. Together with her viticulturist sister, Claire, they now grow grapes for many iconic Australian wine brands as well as produce and market their own wine brand, Eight at the Gate Wines – named after the morning ritual of assembling their 8 children "at the gate" in time for the school bus. Jane handles all Global Sales and Marketing activities for Eight at the Gate Wines.

Jane Richards

Owner

Owned and operated by sisters Jane Richards and Claire Davies, the vineyard is located in Wrattonbully, South Australia. As part of South Australia's Limestone Coast Wine Region, Wrattonbully is famous for its Terra Rossa soils which provide ideal conditions for grapes to grow.  
With a constant supply of fresh subterranean water that filters through the limestone and a temperate climate, moderated by the influence of the Great Southern Ocean. 
These excellent conditions allow the vineyards to thrive and produce outstanding quality wines. 
Jane and Claire have been supplying premium grapes to some of Australia’s most iconic wine labels since 1995. Labels such as Penfolds, Orlando and Taylors. 
Starting in 2005, Jane and Claire began keeping a careful selection of the highest quality fruit for themselves to produce wines for their family and friends to enjoy. 
Named after their 8 children who can usually be seen hanging off a gate or a fence somewhere. 
The sisters' philosophy around growing grapes and making wine is much the same as raising their children; provide a sustainable, healthy, nurturing environment and don’t interfere too much!
These women are producing wines that are winning hearts, palates, and awards around the world. 
Eight at the Gate, made with passion, resolve and a touch of chaos 😉