Irvine Wines’ foundations were laid with the first shiraz plantings by the Miles Family in 1867. Our family owned vineyards are carefully nurtured by fourth generation vigneron Peter Miles and his highly experienced team.

Our 400 acres of Eden Valley and Barossa Valley vineyards are under Peter Miles’ expert care. Irvine Wines are one of the largest privately-owned premium grape growers in the Barossa. Four generations of Miles’ family expertise ensures the fruit we grow is of the highest quality and harvested with precise timing.

James Irvine is the Australian winemaker most strongly associated with Merlot, and his Grand Merlot, first made in 1984, is widely considered the country’s leading example. Over the years it has won a number of awards in Europe, often in competition with the best of St-Emilion and Pomerol. Irvine has twice been the recipient of the Best Merlot in the World award and on many occasions been the runner up. At one such judging Irvine’s Grand Merlot beat Chateau Petrus, which commands a price tag in Aus of between $1000 and $6000 per bottle depending on the vintage.