Burnt Acre Vineyard was purchased by Cliff Stubbs & Maureen O'Connor in 1989, and named 'Burnt Acre' after a 1991 grass fire. The vines were originally planted back in 1972 by local farmers Duncan and Emily McKenzie to diversify their farm, and for many years the grapes were sold to other wineries.

Our wines are available at many regional wine shops  and restaurants.

The principal varieties of grapes grown at Burnt Acre are Shiraz and Riesling, with small quantities of Grenache, Mondeuse and Voignier. A minimal spray program in the vineyard allows us to grow clean, chemical-free grapes, and subsistence irrigation keeps both cropping levels and berry size small.

The wines are made with these goals: fruit concentration, soft tannins in reds and lingering flavours that develop beautifully over 3 - 7 years.