Nardone Baker Wines

Italian-born Joe Nardone and English-born John Baker were brought together by the marriage of Joe's daughter and John's son. Both were already in the wine industry, John studying at Roseworthy Agricultural College and establishing a vineyard. Son Franco Nardone runs what is a significant virtual winery, sourcing grapes from all over SA, with contract winemaking by Brian Light. There are five ranges, headed by The Wara Manta Reserve, followed by Nardone Baker, Blaxland's Legacy, Treeview Selection and then Wara Manta (non-reserve). Exports to the UK, the US, Italy, Singapore, China and Japan. -JAMES HALLIDAY