St.Andrews Estate

St Andrews Estate is a small independent family owned company located on the Adelaide Plains of South Australia. St Andrews Estate was named after pioneers of the Adelaide Plains, the Andrews family, who settled in the area in the early 1850's. One hundred years later a new migration from Southern Italy brought the Ceravolo family to the region and today the domaine is owned by Dr Joe Ceravolo and his wife Heather.

Restricted drip irrigation, moisture monitoring, low rainfall and judicious fruit thinning and green harvesting allows for the production of healthy and physiologically ripe fruit. The grapes are harvested at optimum ripeness usually at night. The grapes are then delivered to the winery before sunrise. This helps minimize oxidation and maintains maximum flavours and bouquet.

With the help of Colin and Ben Glaetzer, whose wine makings skills are beyond reproach, the wines of St Andrews Estate are now just starting to hit their stride. All wine is made from 100% estate grown fruit and reflect the unique regional and varietal character of the vines. The wines are distinctive in their intense ripe fruit and exceptional softness at a very early age.