About Hentley Farm
Our Story
Our Beginnings
Hentley Farm was established in 1997 by Keith and Alison Hentschke, who had a single vision to craft exceptional single estate wines from the Barossa Valley.
Winemaking Pratices
The winemaking team is dedicated to precision, carefully evaluating each viticultural block and sub-row at harvest to ensure peak ripeness, with certain vineyards being picked multiple times throughout the season.
Sustainability
We are dedicated to sustainable practices, knowing that nurturing the land with care and respect brings out the best it has to offer.
Seppeltsfield Vineyard
Recognised as one of Australia’s most awarded vineyards for over 15 years, Hentley Farm stands out for its remarkable diversity of its vineyard blocks. With a profound sense of place, it consistently produces wines of exceptional quality that reflect the unique characteristics of the site.
Elevation: 300-420 meters altitude
Soils: Red clay loam topsoil at varying depth | Shattered limestone, salt and pepper siltstone, and bluestone subsoils
Established: 1997
Varietals: Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Zinfandel
Acres Planted: 150 acres
Mount Crawford Vineyard
Bordering the Adelaide Hills, this vineyard is the coolest in the Barossa, renowned for its fruit's purity and naturally high acidity. Established by Robin Day, the vineyard was originally planted with several experimental varietals, which have since thrived in this cooler climate, showcasing their exceptional quality and character.
Elevation: 450 meters altitude
Soils: Extensive ironstone soils and broad sandy flats
Established: 1999
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Saperavi, Lagrein, Nebbiolo, Garganega, Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Gamay
Acres Planted: 15 acres
Our Winemakers
Andrew Quin
Andrew's philosophy centers on minimal intervention, crafting wines that are balanced, powerful, and elegant, with Hentley Farm's signature vibrancy, silky tannins, and intense flavor richness.
Siobhan Wigan
Siobhan's winemaking style is defined by a collaborative approach that focuses on sustainably crafting wines that reflect their varietal origins and the distinctive terroir of the Barossa Valley.
The Creation Project
Each year, our Chief Winemaker Andrew Quin creates a limited release single block wine that showcases the unique terroir diversity across the Hentley Farm estate, and the characteristics of the vintage that was.
Villain & Vixen by Hentley Farm
Beyond the single vineyard estates, Hentley Farm produce a portfolio of modern wines sourced from select vineyards across the Barossa including a range of wines under the Villain & Vixen label.
Côtes De Hentley
This wine represents a select group of the finest barrels from only the finest vintages. The chosen grapes are sourced from our Seppeltsfield Vineyard, surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of rolling hills.
