As both owner and winemaker, Stephanie’s hands-on approach extends into every aspect of vineyard management. What might seem like common sense to her represents an uncommonly detailed attention to viticulture—from pruning decisions based on individual vine needs to harvest timing determined by daily tastings and soil moisture assessments. Her physical presence in the vineyard throughout each season ensures that every decision, from canopy management to fruit selection, reflects her intimate understanding of how each block responds to the unique conditions at this elevated site. Mount Horrocks Watervale Riesling – Pure expression of high-altitude Watervale terroir Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling – An Australian icon wine of extraordinary concentration Mount Horrocks Watervale Semillon – Elegant and age-worthy Mount Horrocks Rosé – Fresh, vibrant, and food-friendly Mount Horrocks Cabernet Sauvignon – Classic structure with generous fruit Mount Horrocks Alexander Vineyard Shiraz – Single-vineyard excellence Mount Horrocks Nero d’Avola – A pioneering Italian variety that Stephanie introduced to the region Her Cordon Cut Riesling has claimed trophies from Decanter and the International Wine Challenge, and was even served at the official Lord Mayor of London’s luncheon celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 80th birthday. Yet these accolades, while gratifying, are not what drives Stephanie. As James Halliday noted in his 2023 Australian Wine Companion: “Stephanie Toole has never deviated from the pursuit of excellence in the vineyard and winery… The attention to detail and refusal to cut corners is obvious in all of her wines.”
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