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

Campbell Mattinson has been an independent journalist, wine critic and photographer for forty years. He founded The Winefront, is a former chief editor of the Halliday Wine Companion (and former editor of Halliday magazine), and is the only Australian to have won the Australian Wine Communicator of the Year Award more than once. He is 100% independent, and tastes between 5,000 and 10,000 wines each year, blind and in comparative brackets as often as is practicable.

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Mattinson is also the founder of the Mattinson Photography business.

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