About Us
Established in the early 1980′s, Rosabrook was one of the first pioneers of the Margaret River wine region. The Rosabrook area was originally home to a small number of group settlement farmers who founded the dairy industry in the 1930’s. Many of the isolated clearings they struggled to tame are now home to some of Margaret River’s prime vineyards.
Rosabrook’s winemaking philosophy under the direction of the much acclaimed winemaker, Brian Fletcher is to allow the natural characteristics of the fruit to drive the wine, with minimal interference. Rosabrook is owned by the Calneggia family, one of Margaret River’s premium wine producers.
In 2007 Rosabrook relocated its vineyard to an exceptional location in the North Western end of the Margaret River wine region, overlooking Geographe Bay and the beautiful Indian Ocean. The warm days and cool nights, influenced by the ocean surrounding the region, results in slow, mild ripening conditions that deliver wines of great intensity, finesse and flavour.
Rosabrook has evolved over time, however remains true to its original heritage, maintaining the long standing traditions that make these wines so unique.
About the Winemaker
Rosabrook’s Winemaker is the highly talented Brian Fletcher. Brian studied oenology at Charles Sturt University and began his career in winemaking in 1978 in Australia. Brian is an extremely versatile winemaker with a multitude of awards to his name. He is one of Margaret River’s most acclaimed wine makers with over thirty years of experience making wine all over the world. He has held a number of prestigious winemaking positions including Production Director for Casa Vinicola Calatrasi in Sicily and Chief winemaker for Evans & Tate. Although he is a household name in Margaret River and a veteran winemaker for the region, he is somewhat of a quiet achiever and prefers to stay out of the limelight and in the vineyard with his beloved vines.
