Our Review
Ivan (known as Jack) Kosovich and his brothers immigrated from Croatia shortly before the outbreak of WWI and Jack purchased the property in 1922. A 7m white gum beam cut from a tree felled by Jack in the nearby hills became the supporting structure for the cellar roof. Son, John, took over winemaking aged 15, making fortified wines and rough red wines. In the ’60s, John changed the vineyard to produce white wines. Riesling was the first variety planted, chenin blanc, chardonnay and verdelho followed. In ’89 John established a 3.5ha vineyard in Pemberton, changing the face of the business forever, albeit continuing with the magnificent Rare Muscat. In ’95 John became a member of the Order of Australia for his long contribution to the wine industry. Son Anthony (Arch) came on board in ’94, taking over the winemaking a few years later. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Chenin blanc, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, malbec, petit verdot, muscat
Cellar Door
Information
Our below-ground cellar tasting and sales area is not accessible to people with mobility issues; however, we welcome people to phone so we can arrange a tasting experience that they can access.
Hours
Wed–Mon 10.30–4.30
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Western Australia: johnkosovichwines@westnet.com.au
Gold Coast area: Barrique Fine Wine Agency (07) 3395 3355
Melbourne: Woods Wines 0412 281 965
Stockist
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Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Anthony Kosovich |
| Viticulturalist |
Ray Kosovich |
| Region |
Swan Valley |
| Address |
180 Memorial Avenue, Baskerville, WA 6056
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| Established |
1922 |
| Dozens |
2000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
10.9 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Wed–Mon 10.30–4.30 |
| Telephone |
(08) 9296 4356
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| Website |
www.johnkosovichwines.com.au
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