Our Winery Partners

Brokenwood Wines at 40 years young, in the heart of the Hunter Valley, can lay claim to not only an iconic vineyard with the Graveyard Vineyard but to the preservation of a wine fraternity that proudly has as its mission statement, 'to make great wine and have fun'.

Torbreck Wines.  It can be said that the Torbreck portfolio offers the best of both worlds, old and new. David Powell is a passionate believer in the Barossa Valley and its viticultural heritage. His approach to grapegrowing and winemaking melds the region’s terroir with its traditional winemaking practises. In so doing he has achieved a style that fuses his love for the Barossa with his admiration for the Northern and Southern Rhône valleys.

Thomas Wines specialise in Semillon and Shiraz, and are dedicated to producing wines of exceptional quality and individuality. The fruit is sourced from arguably some of the Hunter's most distinguished vineyards and reputable growers, to make wines which are individual and unique. The wines are lavished with attention in the winery using a modern spin on techniques of an age old tradition. Our flagship wines Braemore Semillon and Kiss Shiraz head an outstanding line up, where each wine is an expression of its own 'terroir'.

Margan Wines is a new generation of winemaking families establishing quality benchmarks for the production of Hunter Valley wine. Established in 1997, the Margan brand is part of this new wave. Hunter born and proud of their regional identity, the wines of Andrew Margan reflect the unique terroir of the Hunter and the winemaking background of their maker. Margan Hunter Valley Wines has over 320 acres of its own vineyards and a state of the art winery, all located in the beautiful sub-region of Broke Fordwich in the Lower Hunter Valley. 

Briar Ridge is a 5 star winery located in the Hunter Valley, producing fine traditional Hunter wines. The Signature Range uses the best varieties from each region (Hunter, Orange and Wrattonbully). The Signature range is produced in rare and limited quantities, representing the best in varietal and regional characters each year. Wines such as the superb 2010 Karl Stockhausen Shiraz are available from ABF Wines, as well as the Varietal ranges. 

Craggy Range produces two lines of wines under its label: the Varietal Collection and the Prestige Collection. The Varietal Collection is a range of single-varietal, single-vineyard estate wines produced from parcels planted to varieties specifically suited to each soil profile, bottled under a varietal designation. The Prestige Collection is a range of single-varietal and blended wines sourced from select estate terroirs which yield fruit of exceptional ripeness, expression and complexity. Produced on a small scale, they bear proprietary rather than varietal names. Whereas both the Gimblett Gravels and Te Muna Road vineyards contribute to the Varietal Collection wines, releases of the Prestige Collection wines are produced primarily from Gimblett Gravels. 

Flametree is located at Margaret River, WA, and was established in 2007. In 2008 Flametree was catapulted into wine industry folklore after winning the Jimmy Watson Trophy for its first-ever red wine – the 2007 Cabernet Merlot. The winery has since won a string of accolades for its portfolio including a “Top Ten New and Exciting Wineries” rating in James Halliday’s 2010 Australian Wine Companion and is currently listed as a red five-star winery in the 2012 edition. Award winning winemaker, Cliff Royle, and his team are dedicated to producing the very best premium wines from the Margaret River region.

Teusner Wines philosophy is to produce distinctive and sought after Barrossa fine wines by being very selective about the fruit that we source from old, well maintained vineyards. These vineyards reliably produce balanced, complex fruit which we guide, with minimal inputs, into wine. Our fruit sources are predominantly family and close friends, which allows us this selectivity in which fruit we vinify.

Champagne DUVAL-LEROY  was founded in 1859 when two Champagne families came together to share their interests.  Since its creation, Champagne DUVAL-LEROY has been located in Vertus, in the heart of “La Cote des Blancs”. Currently the House cultivates about 200 hectares, much of which is devoted to production of high quality Chardonnay grapes. The predominance of Chardonnay in the elaboration of the cuvees gives a finesse, lightness and elegance to DUVAL-LEROY champagnes. The company is one of the few remaining 100% family-owned Champagne firms and is ranked in the top 15 Champagne houses.

Kumeu River Wines (NZ).   From the vines to the wineglass, every drop of Kumeu River wine is a blend of tradition, innovation, and dedication to both the science and the art and of winemaking. The Chardonnays are our most recognised wine and have received international accolades and awards.  An important part of the winemaking process of our best Chardonnays is barrel fermentation in a blend of new and old French oak barrels. This process draws out the flavour nuances that are so crucial to these fine wine styles. Only indigenous wild yeasts are used to further enhance the texture and complexity and this is also the case with our tank fermented Chardonnays and Pinot Gris.  

Tupari Wines  is a small artisan wine producer located in the Awatere Valley (sub-appellation of Marlborough) in the South Island of New Zealand.  The Turnbull family vineyard is situated on north-facing river flats overlooking the braided Awatere River. Here, David Turnbull works the terroir of the valley's unique terraces to harness the special characteristics of the land. His carefully nurtured grapes allow renowned winemaker Glenn Thomas to create sophisticated, elegant wines displaying arresting flavour intensity and finely honed structure and balance.

Cape Mentelle Vineyards  was founded in 1977 and is one of the first estates established in Margaret River. Situated midway between the small town of Margaret River and its eponymous cape, Cape Mentelle enjoys the combined benefits of excellent soil, a soft and humid ocean climate, plus a long dry growing season that enables grapes to mature. These ideal conditions allow Cape Mentelle to consistently produce wines of exceptional quality, contributing to the growing reputation of the Margaret River region. Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon helped put Margaret River on the map with two consecutive wins in 1984 and 1985 of Australia’s most prestigious wine trophy, the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy.

In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cape Mentelle’s portfolio includes Chardonnay, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Merlot, Shiraz and Zinfandel.

Cloudy Bay NZ  was established in 1985 by Kevin Judd and David Hohnen. Its reputation and quality helped put New Zealand wines on the global wine map, earning them international prestige. The Cloudy Bay estate enjoys a relatively cool and moderate maritime climate year round, producing one of the world's most refined Sauvignon Blanc wines. 

Cloudy Bay strives to preserve the vibrant natural purity and fruit of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which are harvested at night, so the cool freshness allows the fruit to retain its rich flavors. The range includes Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, the brand's iconic Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc, and Pelorus, an exceptionally elegant sparkling wine.

The unique personality of Dom Pérignon is born of this creative commitment.

It is this tension between the distinctive qualities of a year and the timeless spirit that defines Dom Pérignon, an unparalleled sensation that imparts weightlessness, airy richness and suppleness from first impression to the long-lasting finish.

Domaine Chandon  was established by French champagne house Moët & Chandon in 1986 and is dedicated to the production of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine and premium quality, cool-climate still wines.

Set in the verdant hills of Victoria’s beautiful Yarra Valley, just a short drive from Melbourne, the winery attracts more than 200,000 visitors a year.

Krug  When Johann-Joseph Krug founded the Krug champagne house in 1843, his dream was to give his name to nothing less than an exceptional champagne.  The wines are made from carefully selected chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier grapes. Krug is a guardian of Champagne tradition in still fermenting its wines in small oak barrels, which gives them an exceptional finesse.

Another signature of the Krug style, they are made to mature for at least 6 to 8 years, the reward of which is a distinctive complexity and the ability to age gracefully. 

Moet   In 1446, Jean and Nicolas Moët were made nobles by King Charles VII: thus was born the famous dynasty that later was to give its name to the greatest chapter in the history of champagne. In 1743, one of the descendants of the Moët brothers, Claude Moët, who had been a wine trader in Epernay since the early 18th century, founded the Maison Moët.

The quality of the wines gives full expression to the richness and diversity of the fabulous vineyards, the largest and most prestigious estate in the whole of Champagne, made up almost exclusively of Premiers Crus and Grands Crus.

Ruinart    The Ruinart House was officially created on 1st September 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart.  Down the centuries the House has always fostered a culture of excellence, as embodied by the fundamental values of authenticity, openness, refinement and quality.

This quest for perfection is particularly illustrated by the predominance of the Chardonnay grape, which is included in the composition of the whole Ruinart range and of the prestigious Dom Ruinart champagnes, flowing through them and enhancing them like a golden thread.  These qualities have perpetuated Ruinart’s culture and style over the years, making it today the aesthete of champagne that is recognised the world over.

Veuve Clicquot     In 1772, Philippe Clicquot founded a wine-making business under the name Clicquot.  As his family members became more involved and the driving force behind the prestige and success of the brand, it was renamed Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin in 1810.

Today, both in France and abroad, the Veuve Clicquot brand continues to embody the values held dear by Madame Clicquot: modernity and audacity blended together with an emphasis on quality and expertise that are second to none.

Cumulus Wines    The 508-hectare Cumulus Wines Estate is located at Molong, near Orange (NSW). The Estate's surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful, surrounded by the rolling volcanic hills and lush farming land that give the fruit its elegance.  The winery is a benchmark example of winery design and engineering.   Its integrated features include minimal handling, precise temperature control and gentle extraction, giving our winemakers maximum quality control at every stage of the process.  Cumulus Wines has a bud-to-bottle philosophy that gives it complete control over its distinctive high elevation style.   ABF Wines will be offerring the two premium end wine labels "Climbing & Cumulus".

TYRRELLS WINES
English immigrant Edward Tyrrell established Tyrrell’s Wines in 1858 in the lee of the Hunter Valley’s Brokenback Range, New South Wales. This land has become recognised as home to some of the Hunter Valley region’s finest vineyards, and the basis for development of one of Australia’s most successful privately owned wine companies.

Today, Tyrrell’s are a truly national wine company; premium vineyards extend from their legendary home in the Hunter Valley to other distinguished grape growing regions of Australia including McLaren Vale in South Australia and Heathcote in Victoria.

Fourth generation family member and Managing Director, Bruce Tyrrell heads this winemaking company that boasts well established, popular and highly recognisable wine brands that are exported to over 30 countries worldwide. His children continue their involvement in the business.

ABF Wines brings to customers the many of the finer wines, On premise and museum labels!