"Without a road map, there is no direction. Without a plan, wine cannot be made." Dedication and patience are the keys to producing optimum wines. With this comes honesty and forethought. Cool climate wines from a renowned region must be specialist varieties. We are specialist wine-makers.

Our 160-acre (or 64.77ha) vineyard is now producing wine from 20-year-old vines. This brings great pleasure and excitement to those who share our wines.

But our story, and the history of Helen’s Hill, go way beyond 20 years — and are the stuff of true romance and grit.

Named for the late previous owner, Helen’s Hill commands one of the finest views of the valley — and there’s solace taken that her spirit remains around the property, especially on her favourite hill.

The Nalder and McIntosh families have nurtured the land — the elder generation bringing 50 years of agricultural knowledge from the Mallee.

Despite its gentle development from boutique winery into a major Yarra Valley food and wine destination, Helen’s Hill is, in essence, a working farm. As a guest, you’ll likely share the winding drive that leads to the new restaurant/cellar door with a tractor. Or Brutus and Caesar (our four-legged workers). Or Robyn’s mutt.

And so it is that we have a plan, a direction. Dedication and patience are familiar friends on our road. We have waited patiently for many years, and we now present to you a stable of premium, 100% estate-grown, Yarra Valley wines…

Enjoy! Santé! Happy wish!

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