It took the vision of a now legendary plant physiologist and Roseworthy winemaking graduate, Dr Bailey Carrodus, to help re-establish the Yarra Valley as one of Australia’s pre-eminent wine regions. After several years of careful research, in 1969 he purchased land at the foot of the Warramate Hills, and in 1973 produced the 2rst vintages of his now iconic Dry Red Wine No.1 and Dry Red Wine No.8. Dr Carrodus continued to make the wines until his death in 800T. qhe estate’s new owners are both long term fans and they continue to honour the founder’s 'uest for elegance and sophistication.


