Bassham Wines has a proud family history that spans back 100 years. Now run by Bruce and Val Bassham, the heritage vineyard is located on Bassham Road, Barmera, a beautiful country township nestled around the picturesque Lake Bonney, which is known for its stunning sunrises and tranquil sunsets.

The heritage vineyard is a return serviceman property that was allotted to private Louis Alfred Bassham – also known as Grandpa Bassham – in 1919 on returning from World War I. Louis cleared and developed the land, enduring many hardships along the way. These humble beginnings were tough but simple, and now 100 years on, Bruce, Val and their family are leading the way in organic and biodynamic viticulture.

Bruce has witnessed many changes in the horticultural role of growing grapes since he first started at the age of fifteen, developing and redeveloping the vineyards several times. He has completed fifty-seven vintages, each one different in some way, with factors such as weather, drought, politics and vine pull influencing the final outcome.

Since 2009, Bassham Wines has been growing emerging varieties from Italy, France, Spain, Russia and Portugal, all carefully selected to suit the terroir and climate. These include fiano, vermentino, arinto, nero d’avola, mencia, durif and many more.

The winery has been fully certified organic and biodynamic for more than ten years, embracing the needs for future generations and building nutrient-rich soils that directly connect to good health. The Bassham family’s love of the land and the river is evident in their quality varieties, showing a true dedication to the Riverland region. Bruce and Val are proud Riverland growers, employers, producers, family farmers dedicated to improving soils, the river, environment, the winery’s product and general wellbeing.

It’s well worth a trip to beautiful Barmera and the magnificent Riverland region on the mighty Murray River to visit the cellar door and experience the delicious array of iconic award- and medal-winning wines.