Hailing from the windswept south-eastern corner of South Australia, these small-batch, cool-climate wines are elegant and packed with robust flavours. Honouring Altschwager history, Carpenter Rocks takes its name from the small town near Mount Gambier where the family has farmed for 150 years. A rugged coastline, historic shipwrecks, soaring strong winds and green paddocks; this drop is truly a product of an untamed land and fertile soils. Fruit sourced from a nearby vineyard is ripened in soil rich in oceanic and volcanic influences. One of Australia’s best kept wine secrets; a secret best shared with your nearest and dearest.


Carpenter Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2022

93 Points Sam Kim Wine Orbit

Vineyard
10-year-old vines, flint pebble/limestone soil, cane pruned.

Winemaking
Machine picked, pressed off skins, cold settled, fermented cool for 15 days.

Aroma
Quince, pear, honeysuckle.

Palate
Quince, pear, honey, crisp acid.


Carpenter Rocks Pinot Gris 2022

92 Sam Kim Wine Orbit

Vineyard
10-year-old vines, flint pebble/limestone soil, cane pruned.

Winemaking
Machine picked, pressed off skins, cold settled, fermented cool for 15 days.

Aroma
Quince, pear, honeysuckle.

Palate
Quince, pear, honey, crisp acid.


Carpenter Rocks Chardonnay 2022

92 Sam Kim Wine Orbit

Vineyard
Clone 76, 10-year-old vines, flint pebble/limestone soil, cane pruned.

Winemaking
Handpicked, whole bunch pressed, barrel fermented, barrel stirred, 100% malolactic fermentation, 15% new oak, 1 year aged in oak.

Aroma
Lemon, red apple, pear, nectarine.

Palate
Lemon, red apple, flint, oak, good acid length.


Carpenter Rocks Pinot Noir 2022

93 points Sam Kim Wine Orbit

Vineyard
Clone 115, 10-year-old vines, flint pebble/limestone soil, cane pruned.

Winemaking
48-hour cold soak, 10% whole bunch, 10-day ferment, 30% new oak (French), 1 year aged in oak.

Aroma
Cherry, violet, oak, spice.

Palate
Red cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, spice, oak, chalky tannin, balanced acid.