Wicks Estate buys 47 hectare Charleston Vineyard

Written By Campbell Mattinson

Wicks Estate Wines has bought the Charleston Vineyard, a 47.2-hectare estate located in the heart of the Adelaide Hills. This strategic purchase marks a significant step in Wicks Estate’s commitment to producing premium cool-climate wines and to expanding its presence in the acclaimed Adelaide Hills wine region.

Located six kilometres north-east of Woodside, the Charleston Vineyard comprises 38.6 hectares under vine, and is planted to Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Pinot Gris, Prosecco, Albariño and Grüner Veltliner.

The Charleston estate features extensive infrastructure, including a charming stone cottage, a large machinery shed, dedicated chemical storage facilities and an 83 ML water licence supported by modern irrigation systems.

Simon Wicks, Director of Wicks Estate Wines, said: “The acquisition of Charleston Vineyard marks an exciting new chapter for Wicks Estate. The property’s scale, vineyard diversity, and exceptional infrastructure align perfectly with our vision for sustainable growth and excellence in winemaking.”

Campbell Mattinson

This article was written by Campbell Mattinson, former chief editor of the Halliday Wine Companion book, former editor of Halliday magazine, former editor of Australian Sommelier Magazine and founder of the highly respected The Winefront site.

Mattinson has been an independent wine critic and photo-journalist since 1987. He’s the only Australian to have won the Australian Wine Communicator of the Year Award more than once. He’s a past winner of a Louis Roederer International Wine Media Award; is the author of the award-winning book The Wine Hunter; and is the author of the best-selling novel We Were Not Men. He’s also a winner of a St Kilda Film Festival Award (as writer-director) and is a former winner of the prized Best Australian Sports Writing Award.

Mattinson, who is 100% independent, puts a score out of 100 on every wine that he reviews. But what he’d rather do, is tell you the wine’s story.

https://www.campbellmattinson.com
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