Ridgemill Estate

Martin Cooper and Dianne Maddison acquired what was then known as Emerald Hill Winery in 2004. In 05 they reshaped the vineyards, which now have plantings of chardonnay, tempranillo, shiraz, merlot and cabernet sauvignon, saperavi, shiraz, verdelho and viognier, setting a course down the alternative variety road. JAMES HALLIDAY