VINEYARD 28
Geographe, Western Australia
Back in 1989 a Kiwi girl met a West Aussie boy whilst working in Melbourne. A common love of travel saw them work and travel overseas together for a few years, before returning to Melbourne where they got married, bought a house and celebrated the birth of their son – Bailey.
During these years they also discovered a shared love of all things to do with wine. In early 1997 they embarked on a ‘tree change’ – relocating themselves and their son, closer to family and to a 10 acre property near Harvey. This place would become Vineyard 28 – with the first vines planted in the Spring of 1998.
Some 23 years later and the property now boasts an extensive vineyard planted mostly to the Italian varieties, Arneis, Brachetto, Fiano, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo along with some Muscat Petit a Grain and Cabernet Sauvignon. During this journey their daughter Gabrielle joined the family in 1999.
It was a family effort to create the Cellar Door, built from local Lake Clifton limestone in 2005 and the winery building (Winemaker – Mark’s big shed) was added in 2010.
2015 saw the vineyard plantings further expanded by Mark & Pippa taking on the lease of another vineyard site in the Harvey hills, known as Wildwater – where they now grow Pignoletto, Muscat Petit a Grain, Semillon, Dolcetto, Montepulciano and Barbera.
Why the name Vineyard 28?
’28’ is the colloquial name for the Port Lincoln Ringneck here in WA, apparently due to their contact call – a whistled “twen-ty-eight” which can be heard across the south-west forests. When planting the first vines these cheeky little parrots were a bit too helpful, snacking on new shoots. Thus it was decided to take their name for the property.
Local artist and family friend, Yvonne Chapman then used some artistic license to create a special feather logo in ’28’ colours just for Vineyard 28. This design is now proudly used on all our wine labels.
Mark & Pippa welcome you to Vineyard 28, our award winning wines, quilts and crafts.
Deep raspberry in hue with a palate of black cherries and liquorice, a dry and scrumptious red wine, with mouth filling savoury tannins.
Deep raspberry in hue with a palate of black cherries and liquorice, a dry and scrumptious red wine, with mouth filling savoury tannins.
The very first Italian grape planted at Vineyard 28. This is the grape and wine that set them on the Italian varietal pathway. Nebbiolo is a savoury, plummy and tannic bolder Italian grape. Spices and light raspberry cherry characters, with a dry finish.
This is an aromatic dream. Lush bright white flowers with citrus undertones and hints of baked orange peel. The wine is long, a smokiness on the finish and with a textural length that will leave you wanting more.
Textured white wine with multiple layers and a lively palate. Hints of orange rind, with lemon pith and creamy oak impact. A fresh vibrant nose, with honeydew and watermelon. A generous white wine.
A beautiful aromatic expression of this fickle Italian grape. Elegant nose with spice, cloves and soft red and dark fruit. This wine hits the mid-palate with ripe berries and hints of what can only be described as Christmas cake. Soft with a bright acid backbone, this is a wonderful expression that will certainly keep you wanting another glass.
A beautiful aromatic expression of this fickle Italian grape. Elegant nose with spice, cloves and soft red and dark fruit. This wine hits the mid-palate with ripe berries and hints of what can only be described as Christmas cake. Soft with a bright acid backbone, this is a wonderful expression that will certainly keep you wanting another glass.
Textured white wine with multiple layers and a lively palate. Hints of orange rind, with lemon pith and creamy oak impact. A fresh vibrant nose, with honeydew and watermelon. A generous white wine.
The very first Italian grape planted at Vineyard 28. This is the grape and wine that set them on the Italian varietal pathway. Nebbiolo is a savoury, plummy and tannic bolder Italian grape. Spices and light raspberry cherry characters, with a dry finish.
A crisp bright citrus-driven sparkling using the ‘methode traditionelle’. The second vintage of a sparkling wine using Vineyard 28’s Pignoletto grapes, which are grown in the Harvey Hills at their Wildwater Vineyard. Soft acidity with a creaminess from the extended lees contact.
Deep raspberry in hue with a palate of black cherries and liquorice, a dry and scrumptious red wine, with mouth filling savoury tannins.
The very first Italian grape planted at Vineyard 28. This is the grape and wine that set them on the Italian varietal pathway. Nebbiolo is a savoury, plummy and tannic bolder Italian grape. Spices and light raspberry cherry characters, with a dry finish.
This is an aromatic dream. Lush bright white flowers with citrus undertones and hints of baked orange peel. The wine is long, a smokiness on the finish and with a textural length that will leave you wanting more.
An Italian grape, fondly referred to as the ‘rascal’ Pale yellow straw colour, with an aromatic bouquet. Intense and rich palate with nutty overtones. A wonderful wine for any meal (think: hot pot!).
Deep raspberry in hue with a palate of black cherries and liquorice, a dry and scrumptious red wine, with mouth filling savoury tannins. Beautiful texture with black cherries, tart cherries, easy to drink with a long finish.
A crisp bright citrus-driven sparkling using the ‘methode traditionelle’. The second vintage of a sparkling wine using Vineyard 28’s Pignoletto grapes, which are grown in the Harvey Hills at their Wildwater Vineyard. Soft acidity with a creaminess from the extended lees contact.
A crisp bright citrus-driven sparkling using the ‘methode traditionelle’. This vintage sparkling wine uses Vineyard 28’s Pignoletto grapes, which are grown in the Harvey Hills at their Wildwater Vineyard. Soft acidity with a creaminess from the extended lees contact.