Orbis Wines

Orbis Wines is a family-owned winery and estate vineyard in McLaren Vale, South Australia, dedicated to producing wines that reflect both place and purpose. Regenerative farming sits at the heart of our business, guiding every decision we make in the vineyard and winery. As certified members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, we are currently progressing towards certified organic and biodynamic production, with a long-term commitment to improving soil health, biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. Located in the Willunga foothills, our vineyard benefits from cooling gully breezes from the Mount Lofty Ranges and diverse geology, producing wines with freshness, balance and a strong sense of site. We focus on Mediterranean varieties naturally suited to our climate, including Albariño, Fiano, Garganega, Grenache Blanc, Trousseau, Cinsault, Grenache, Nero d'Avola and Montepulciano, alongside premium old-vine Shiraz and Tempranillo. All wines are produced from estate-grown fruit and crafted with a minimal intervention philosophy to preserve varietal character and vineyard expression. The resulting wines are expressive, food-friendly and distinctly Australian, while offering the elegance, freshness and balance increasingly sought by global consumers. Our unique value proposition lies in the combination of regenerative viticulture, estate-grown Mediterranean varieties and small-batch winemaking. While many producers speak about sustainability, Orbis is built around the belief that what we nurture in the vineyard is ultimately expressed in the bottle. This commitment has helped establish Orbis as a progressive McLaren Vale producer creating distinctive wines for premium retail and hospitality markets worldwide.

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Verity Cowley is the Managing Director and Head Winemaker of Orbis Wines in McLaren Vale, South Australia. With more than 15 years of experience across winemaking and viticulture, she has built a reputation for sustainable, minimal intervention wine production, with particular expertise in organic, preservative-free and regenerative grape growing. Her career has taken her through a diverse range of wine regions including McLaren Vale, Eden Valley, Langhorne Creek, the Riverland, the Strathbogie Ranges and Rheinhessen in Germany, providing a broad perspective on vineyard management, climate adaptation and site expression. Since joining Orbis Wines in 2024, Verity has led the winery’s commitment to regenerative farming, minimal intervention winemaking and the transition towards certified organic and biodynamic production. Working closely with the vineyard team, she oversees all aspects of vineyard management, winemaking and business operations, ensuring that sustainability and wine quality remain intrinsically linked. Verity believes that exceptional wines begin in healthy vineyards. Her winemaking philosophy centres on expressing the character of site through thoughtful farming, gentle handling and minimal additions in the winery. premium McLaren Vale Shiraz. Under her leadership, Orbis continues to push the boundaries of sustainable wine production while crafting wines that are expressive, food-friendly and unmistakably reflective of McLaren Vale.