Our Review
Julie and Jamie Helyar's False Cape links 3rd-generation Kangaroo Island farming with 3rd-generation Langhorne Creek grape growers. It is the largest vineyard on Kangaroo Island with 25ha of vines (shiraz, sauvignon blanc and cabernet sauvignon, and lesser amounts of chardonnay, riesling, pinot gris, merlot and pinot noir). Wines are made by Julie’s brother, Greg Follett of Lake Breeze in Langhorne Creek. False Cape is entirely off-grid, completely relying on solar power; the red grape varieties are dry-grown, free-range turkeys providing pest control management and sheep are used for weed management during winter. The wines are consistently well made and low priced. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling
Cellar Door
Information
The cellar door was opened in December 2019 and is made from local limestone and recycled and reclaimed timbers which gives it a lovely atmosphere overlooking the vineyards and gums of the Willson River. The cellar door provides wine tastings and light lunches.
Hours
7 days 11–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
International Sales Information
Exports to Switzerland and Hong Kong.
Stockist
Wine is available at the cellar door, online or bottle shops on Kangaroo Island and at the KI central market stall in Adelaide.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Greg Follett, Nick Walker |
| Viticulturalist |
Jamie Helyar |
| Region |
Kangaroo Island |
| Address |
1054 Willson River Road, Dudley East, SA 5222
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| Established |
1999 |
| Dozens |
6000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
25 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 11–5 |
| Telephone |
0447 808 838
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| Website |
www.falsecapewines.com.au
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