Biodynamic Wine
The vineyards are dry grow and hand managed under Demeter Biodynamic certification. After harvest the grapes are made into wine in our onsite winery, also certified Biodynamic.
Wine making is done naturally with no added yeasts or chemicals or other interventions. Burnside produces a range of styles. Most of the wines have sulphur added, as a preservative except the sparkling Petillant Naturel.
Jamie manages the vineyards and Lara and Dan manage the wine making. Jamie and Lara’s youngest son Dan has studied winemaking but is learning and being mentored, while working as an assistant winemaker and viticulturist, at another certified organic winery.
Zinfandel
We planted our Zinfandel vineyard in 2001, 21 years ago, while our three young sons played in the soil.
Zinfandel originates from Croatia but is a popular variety grown in Puglia, Italy and is also widely grown in California. In Italy they call it Primitivo. Zinfandel is a delicious medium to full bodied red wine with prominent red dark berry fruit characteristics. Zinfandel has low tannins and good acidity. It is an excellent food wine, complementing cheese, charcuterie and Italian style food.
Vermentino
Vermentino, also originates from Italy. In Australia it is an emerging white variety tasting of pear, apple, lemon, with a touch of saltiness on the palate. Delicious summer drinking and well suited to pairing with seafood.
Our Petillant Naturel Vermentino (naturally sparkling and sulphur free) is highly sort after with its easy drinking spritzy deliciousness.
The Future
The vineyards are expanding with new plantings by our youngest son, Dan. Varieties include; Malbec, Chardonnay and Sciacarello. We look forward to adding wines from his vineyards into our range within a few years.
SHOP WINES
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Zinfandel 2019 $49
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Vermentino 2024 $45
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Zinfandel 2018 $70
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