Family-owned, legacy-inspired wines from the Barossa's Eden Valley
Our focus has always been on making expressive, balanced wines that people love to drink – and sharing the personal stories behind every bottle.
It’s all in the name
This family venture is a tribute to the four grandchildren of founders Trev & Marilyn.
They even named it after them;
BROnte
MaCKENzie
CHArli
and JaCK.
Family tributes
Each wine in our range is named after a cherished family member, or something of significance to the family.
Every wine is distinct in personality and flavour, with its own story to tell.
We’re passionate about producing wines with balance, purity and character – and sharing the stories that make each bottle meaningful.
Steeped in history
This family-run venture has a deep connection to place and history.
Our land has been a working vineyard since the late 1800s.
Our Riesling vines date back to 1896. They are believed to be some of, if not, the oldest Riesling vines in Australia.
Our Shiraz vines were planted in the mid 1970s.
When a dream comes to fruition…
Founder Trev, created Brockenchack back in 2008 as both as a passion project and a legacy for his grandchildren… hence the name.
Over the past 17 years Trev and Marilyn have grown the Brockenchack Estate to 120 acres, with over 40 acres under vine, now growing Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, plus of course our region’s stars; Riesling and Shiraz.
The beloved grandchildren, now young adults, have taken up respective roles within the family business, each tapping into their own strengths, and following their own passions, leading Brockenchack into a new era to reach even greater heights.Â
The Eden Valley Difference
The Golden Triangle
High in South Australia’s famed Barossa region, you’ll find Brockenchack Wines, situated near world-renowned Henschke and Yalumba vineyards, in what is affectionately known as ‘the golden triangle’.
Land steeped in viticulture history, with the best still to come.
Eden Valley, the Barossa’s beautiful high country, is one of Australia’s premier cool climate wine growing regions, characterised by its rugged beauty and varied topography.
 This ideal growing region delivers the optimal balance of warm days and cool nights, resulting in the most desirable acid-tannin-fruit balance and an impressive volume of aroma and flavour captured in each bottle.
STEEPED IN VITCULTURE HISTORY
With a wine making history dating back to 1847, Eden Valley is home to some of the world’s oldest Shiraz and Riesling vines.
The Brockenchack family are proud custodians of what are believed to be the oldest Riesling vines in Australia, dating back to 1896.
Our vineyard is also home to Shiraz vines that boast an average vine age of over 50 years.
Old vines allow for a depth and complexity of flavour that no winemaking process can synthesize.
COOL CLIMATE WINES
Eden Valley wines are distinctive in their character, displaying wonderful aromatics, elegance, complexity and finesse.
Overall growing season temperatures in Eden Valley are significantly lower than those of the Barossa Valley. Brockenchack sits between 450m-480m above sea level and our final stages of ripening and harvesting take place in much cooler conditions. Our harvest is generally around three weeks later than the Barossa Valley floor.
Our varied terrain offers micro-climate pockets, allowing us to grow a range of varietals from cool climate Pinot Noir, to sun loving Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.
A MIX OF SOIIL TYPES
Rolling exposed hills with moderately steep gradients are commonplace, and given this varied terrain there are a number of soil types.
The most common range from grey to brown in colour and from loamy sand to clay loams. Ironstone gravels, quartz gravels and rock fragments are present in the surface and subsurface.
Towering gum trees and big chunks of granite are scattered across our land. The granite balances the pH of the soil, optimising the vines’ ability to absorb and digest crucial soil nutrients.
Achievements and Recognition
Our family has always aimed to deliver delicious wines, which are best enjoyed with family and friends.
Along the way we’re thrilled to have picked up some awards and recognition around the globe, further demonstrating the quality of our vineyard.
We’ve stopped entering our wines into so many shows, due to the rising costs associated with doing so, but you can rest assured, our same quality shines through year after year!
1st Place, from 200 Shiraz entries | 2025 Great Shiraz Challenge, Adelaide SA – 2019 William Frederick Shiraz
Trophy | Best Australian Shiraz | 2023 International Wine Challenge – 2019 William Frederick Shiraz
Eden Valley Winery of the Year | 2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Eden Valley Riesling Winery of the Year | 2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Eden Valley Grenache Winery of the Year | 2019 Melbourne International Wine Competition
WILLIAM FREDERICK SHIRAZ
2019 | Trophy – Best Australian Shiraz – 2023 IWC
2019 | Trophy – Best South Australian Shiraz – 2023 IWC
2019 | Trophy – Best Eden Valley Shiraz – 2023 IWC
2019 | Gold – 2023 London Wine Comp
2018 | Gold – 2023 International Wine Challenge
2016 | Double Gold – 2022 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2013 | Gold – 2018 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2012 | Double Gold – 2018 San Francisco Int’l Wine Comp
JACK HARRISON SHIRAZ
2019 | Gold – 2023 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2018 | Gold – 2023 London Wine Comp
2017 | Gold – 2021 London Wine Comp
2016 | Gold – 2021 San Francisco Int’l Wine Comp
2015 | Gold – 2020 London Wine Comp
2013 | Gold – 2018 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2012 | Gold – 2016 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2010 | Gold – 2017 New Zealand Wine ShowÂ
MEGAN JANE GRENACHE
2020 | Double Gold – 2022 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2019 | Gold – 2021 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2018 | Silver – 2020 New Zealand Int’l Wine Show
2017 | EV Grenache Winery of the Year – 2019 Melb Int’l Wine Comp
HARE HUNTER PINOT NOIR
2020 | Gold – 2023 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2019 | Gold – 2022 London Wine Comp
2018 | Silver – 2021 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2017 | Gold – 2019 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
CHARLI JAYE CHARDONNAY
2021 | Silver – 2024 London Wine Comp
2020 | Double Gold – 2023 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2019 | Gold – 2022 London Wine Comp
2018 | Gold – 2020 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
MISS BRONTE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2021 | Gold – 2024 New Zealand Int’l Wine Show
2020 | Silver – 2023 London Wine Comp
2019 | Silver – 2022 London Wine Comp
2018 | Silver – 2020 San Francisco Int’l Wine Comp
2017 | Silver – 2019 New Zealand Int’l Wine Show
2016 | Silver – 2018 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
ZIP LINE SHIRAZ
2021 | Silver – 2024 London Wine Comp
2020 | Silver – 2023 London Wine Comp
2019 | Silver – 2022 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2018 | Silver – 2021 San Francisco Int’l Wine Comp
2017 | Gold – 2019 New Zealand Int’l Wine Show
2017 | Gold – 2019 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2016 | Silver – 2018 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
MACKENZIE WILLIAM 1896 RIESLING
2022 | 98 Points – Winestate Magazine
2021 | 94 Points – WineOrbit
2020 | EV Riesling Winery of the Year – 2020 Melbourne Int’l Wine Comp
2018 | Silver – 2018 Melb Int’l Wine Comp
2016 | Silver – 2018 New Zealand Int’l Wine Show
2015 | Silver – 2015 Perth Royal Wine Show
2013 | Silver – 2013 Barossa Wine Show
2012 | Silver – 2012 Barossa Wine ShowÂ
2011 | Gold – 2011 Barossa Wine ShowÂ
Sustainability
Sustainability is of great importance to the longevity of our family business. Everything we do is with the thought of future generations and with leaving our land in a better place than when we first took custodianship.
We’re future-proofing our vineyard in a responsible manner, with improved efficiencies and better growing outcomes for the next generations.
We’ve improved rainfall catchments with the installation of almost half a million litres of rainwater tanks, to complient our dam supply.
Computerised soil mositure probes determine the optimal location and duration of drip feed irrigation required, to give us precise control over vine watering.
Working with an agronomist we measure and critically examine soil nutrient levels, to determine how to nurture optimal growth, fight diseases and improve quality using natural remedies first and foremost.Â
Manure and compost are used as natural nutrient sources to improve organic soil matter.
Straw mulch under vines improves our soil moisture retention, lowers soil temps, reduces vine stress, reduces weeds and creates good habitats for micro-organisms and worms to thrive in.
Mid-row grasses help keep soil temperatures low and improve organic matter in our soils and healthy levels of beneficial bugs and insects are maintained to help with natural control of unwanted species.
Extra foliage wires on certain varietals helps to build higher canopies and protect grapes from sunburn, reduce heat stress and reduce water consumption.
The application of a wash-off all-natural clay sunscreen to our white grapes protects them from sunburn and heat stress in hotter periods.
The introduction of solar powered laser bird deterrents has replaced much of our labour-intensive bird netting.
Our use of solar power throughout the vineyard over the past decade and our carbon offset program is equivalent to planting 27 trees a month.
The addition of our onsite solar powered winery and bottling plant has drastically cut down on cartage and haulage.
And we’ve already changed over half of our bottles to lighter glass, reduced our volume of packaging and moved to a more recycled carton board.
“We will continue to investigate ways to improve our business operations, to lessen our impact on local and global environments.”
The Collection
CORE RANGE
PREMIUM RANGE
ICON RANGE
Brockenchack CAN Come to you
Our Family Wine Ambassador, Darren Naylor, travels the globe showcasing our wines and sharing our stories.
Over the course of 2025 Darren & Brockenchack Wines has featured at 16 wine clubs and wine events across New Zealand.
Book Brockenchack Wines for your own wine club meeting, corporate or private tasting event in 2026.
ENQUIRIES
New Zealand Operations Manager
Brockenchack Wines
Megan McMurdo
Business Development Manager & Family Wine Ambassador
Brockenchack Wines
Darren Naylor
North Island Trade
Beverage Bureau
Nick Hewitt
South Island Trade
Palate Fine Wines
Andie Pearce