Founded in 1976, the Petaluma passion for winemaking is firmly rooted in its distinguished vineyards philosophy, which relies on finding the best sites within a particular region suited to a chosen wine variety. Petaluma strives to enhance the quality of its wines and to bring all the smells and tastes of the vineyard to the bottle, and straight to the consumer.

The subtle, hands-on treatment adopted by the Petaluma team and the attention to detail given once the grapes are in the winery ensures that every wine is of the highest quality. Petaluma believes in the importance of growing grapes in the right regions in order to produce exceptional wines, which is why the winery has vineyards in three different regions.

Riesling is grown in its Clare Valley vineyard, Coonawarra houses its cabernet and merlot, and the Adelaide Hills vineyard is perfect for sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, shiraz and chardonnay. Crafting wines from three different regions allows Petaluma to deliver both still and sparkling premium wines.

Recognising the potential of Adelaide Hills’ Piccadilly Valley, Petaluma was the first to plant in this region. Here, the area displays some of the characteristics of the Champagne region in Europe, making it perfect for growing chardonnay and pinot noir sparkling wines, as well as chardonnay still wines.

Petaluma goes beyond simply choosing the right region for the right grape variety; selecting the individual site that will deliver the best possible outcome. All Petaluma sites have been meticulously chosen based on their aspect, soil, drainage and rainfall to ensure ultimate site expression with minimal inputs.

The Adelaide Hills cellar door references the three regions and the Petaluma winemaking history, while also offering fantastic views of the Mount Lofty Ranges in the distance. As a James Halliday 5-star rated winery, Petaluma is at the forefront of creating premium wines and providing visitors with an experience like no other.