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WARNING Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, it is an offence: To supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years (Penalty exceeds $7,000). For a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor (Penalty exceeds $500). We require all persons purchasing and receiving Zilzie Wines to be over 18 years of age. 

Liquor Licence No. 32802149.

About Us

Locally family owned and operated, we offer wine lovers a journey of discovery by creating delicious, approachable, sustainable and forward-thinking wines. 

What we’ve collectively built over time extends beyond a career accomplishment. For us, the winery embodies a living, breathing entity that symbolises years of passion and unity.

 

A winery stands as a work of art meticulously crafted not only by farmers but also by forward thinkers and innovators, all driven by a burning desire to create something memorable and enduring.

 

At Zilzie Wines, our primary ambition is to craft the finest wines from various regions across Australia, meant for those exceptional moments in your life – moments that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Our Vineyards

Sunny days, mild nights, star-filled skies and fertile soils are the ideal growing conditions for the 1700 acres of vineyard planted on the Zilzie property. 

In addition to our own premium vineyards, we also reach beyond our boundaries seeking exceptional parcels of fruit from some of Australia’s best known wine regions, including the Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Coonawarra, and Clare Valley.

Varieties: Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Muscat Gordo Blanco, Petit Verdot, Colombard, Semillon

1700

Acres under vine

60,000

Tonnage

130-150mm

Growing season rainfall

142.2459984

Longitude

-34.3423022

Latitude

Soil

rich, red loam and limestone strata

Vintage

Mid January and finishes in late April

Picking

Machine harvesting takes place during the cool of the night

Climate

Mediterranean climate with dry summers, mild winters and low humid

East/West

Vine row orientation

ENVIRONMENT & 
SUSTAINABILITY

Environment & Sustainability

Zilzie’s commitment to sustainability and water conservation has evolved into a total Environmental 
Management Strategy. 

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. From water and energy, to packaging and procurement, we are committed to protecting our natural resources and minimising our impact on the planet. As Certified Members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, we're focused on action and accountability.


  • Our Sustainability

    Approach



  • Energy & 

    Emissions


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    Water Conservation & Management

     


  • Packaging, Waste

    & Supply Chain


Creating a Sustainability Culture

By communicating, collaborating, and encouraging initiatives, we ensure that supporting the environment and sustainability becomes an inherent attribute of our team and community.
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Sustainability Education

Our focus lies in raising awareness through education initiatives, packaging improvements, and promoting good sustainability practices.
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Building a Sustainability Framework across the business

Our aim is to drive our Environment & Sustainability Strategy forward.
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Monitoring, Measuring & Reporting

We proactively monitor, measure, and benchmark our performance against agreed targets and industry standards.
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Certification

Zilzie Wines is Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Certified, a national program that supports grapegrowers and winemakers to demonstrate and continuously improve sustainability in the vineyard and winery. Guided by global best practices, it reinforces our commitment to ongoing improvement and transparency.

Carbon Emissions 

& Energy Usage

Our commitment involves actively reducing carbon emissions and aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2027.
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Zilzie Solar Farm

Zilzie has one of the largest single-site ground-based solar plant in the Australian wine industry. Producing approximately 1/3 of our requirement during vintage/peak production.

 

- Zilzie’s solar plant houses 3024 solar panels

- Generating 1579 mwh per annum

- Offsetting 1879 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per annum

Water Conservation

Given Zilzie Wine’s location, water conservation has remained a constant priority. Furthermore, continued efforts from the entire Zilzie team have led to a notable reduction in water usage. As a result, the average now stands impressively at 2.17 litres of water per litre of wine produced over a five-year period.
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Water & Wastewater Management

We prioritise sustainable water management, optimising usage and implementing systems to reclaim, filter, and reuse wastewater.

Sourcing, Procurement 

& Supply Chain

We integrate our Environmental & Sustainability objectives into all sourcing tenders and supplier contracts, aligning with our commitments to Sustainable Wine Growing Certification and Sustainable Packaging Guideline goals.
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Waste Management 

& Recycling

We are dedicated to actively practicing, promoting, and supporting “Reusable, Recyclable, or Compostable” initiatives. Our goal is to reduce problematic, unnecessary single-use plastics and waste.
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Zilzie is committed to supporting the Sustainability Packaging Guideline initiatives. 

The core components of our packaging are:
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Glass Bottles

- On average are made from 30% recycled materials and are kerbside recyclable in most cities.

- We currently use lighter-in-weight glass bottles across over 90% of our wines and continue exploring even lighter-weight options for select products. Using lighter-weight glass reduces resource and energy consumption during production and lowers energy use during transportation.
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Cardboard Cartons

Are made from 100% recycled materials and are kerbside recyclable in most cities.
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Screwcaps

Are made from 70% recycled aluminium
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Dividers

We have removed unnecessary dividers (where is it safe to do so) from 81% of our product range, with plans to increase this 90% over coming year.

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Our History

Our ancestors first landed their boots on this dusty property, just over 100 years ago. 

With backbreaking perseverance, under the scorching Australian sun, four generations of our family have turned their hand to many an agricultural pursuit. In the early 80’s, Ian & Roslyn Forbes followed their instincts and converted the property to vineyards, setting our family and future on a new course.

 

The love for this land is in our blood, and managing the winery and one of the largest vineyards in the district with some 1700 acres under vine, is a family affair. Brothers Andrew and Steven Forbes now manage the vineyards and winery.

 

It brings us great joy to watch our children take to the land as effortlessly as we did, enjoying the freedom and freshness of the property and the promise of another generation eager to carry on our passion for this land.

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