Wines
Macaw Creek Wines
Gilbert Valley
Organic Practices
Situated between the Clare and Barossa Valleys in South Australia’s Mt Lofty Ranges, the Macaw Creek vineyards lie in the Gilbert Valley. The Gilbert Valley is unique in its proven ability to produce quality Rhone varietal grapes in an organic environment, free from systemic fungicides and pesticides.
Rod Hooper is one of Australia’s most accomplished young winemakers. With over 20 vintages under his belt by the age of 40, Rod’s first vintage was with Penfold’s Wines in 1980. After graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Oenology from Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1984, he gained international winemaking experience producing vintages in California, France and Germany. Rod was Operations Manager at Charles Sturt University for 7 years, and over this perio, his wines were awarded 15 Trophies, 25 Gold, 47 Silver and 139 Bronze Medals.