Genders Winery

“I hope that the flavours of McLaren Vale and the Genders distinctiveness shine through to provide an enjoyable and truly unique wine experience” Diana Genders (Winemaker, Vigneron)

The Genders winery and its McLaren Park vineyard are located near the McLaren Vale township.

About Genders Winery

The Genders winery and its McLaren Park vineyard are located one kilometer east of the McLaren Vale township, on Park Drive. My family has been in McLaren Vale since 1895, starting with the family of my mother Rosemary, the Pridmores, and my father, Keith Genders, arrived in 1948.

I do most of the vineyard work, and have the very best of help with the pruning and some other tasks as needed. I vinify the fruit in the winery in the true artisan micro batch way.

Having grown up on this vineyard I can compare its attributes with those I have experienced in many Australian and overseas winemaking regions. I strive for deft and minimal handling of the fruit and base blends, to create single site wines for individuality and unique flavour.

 I release only mature wines following prolonged storage in the air-conditioned warehouse, and my wines will comfortably cellar from 5 to 25 years.

I hope that the flavours of McLaren Vale and the Genders distinctiveness shine through to provide an enjoyable and truly unique wine experience.

Visits by appointment are always welcome!

Diana Genders

Winemaker, Vigneron

 

Family History

In carrying on the Genders vineyard and winery I continue a family winemaking tradition from both sides of my family.

My great, great grandmother, Mary Laurie, was South Australia’s first registered lady vigneron. After her husband died, she ran the family winery, Southcote, just out of Port Elliot, for twenty five years until her death in 1898.

My great grandmother, Amy Pridmore, ran her winery, Woodley, in Glen Osmond, for fifteen years, following the death of her husband. She did this from 1907 to 1922. She was well known for her fine palate.

Diana’s History

I obtained a Bachelor degree in wine science in 1988 and worked in several wineries, such as Hardy’s, Barossa Valley Estates, Andrew Garrett Wines and Tolley Wines, where I was winemaker for six years.

In 1997, after consulting to wineries in the south-west of France, I decided it was time to return to the family property and commenced working as winemaker in the family business with my father, Keith Genders.

Winery Tours

Visits by appointment are always welcome!