Austin’s Wines and 6Ft6 Wine
Victoria , Victoria
Brands
Austin’s Wines, 6Ft6 Wine
Winery Overview
Based in the Moorabool Valley, a historic cool climate winery region just outside of Geelong, Austin’s is owned and operated by second-generation family members, Scott and Belinda Austin.
Approaching wine with an innovative, contemporary and authentic attitude, the hope is for Austin’s to be wholeheartedly and memorably enjoyed with family and friends. Austin’s also produces 6Ft6, a youthful wine brand focused on producing quality wines at an accessible price.
Seeking Distribution in
Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, UK, USA, Vietnam
Chief Winemaker/s
Dwayne Cunningham, Winemaker
Craig Blake, Vineyard Manager
Winemaker Bio
Dwayne Cunningham grew up in Coonawarra and began working in vineyards from a young age. His love of the region and the wine itself, grew into a desire to become a winemaker. Dwayne completed a Bachelor of Oenology and Viticulture from the University of Adelaide and has since worked in the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, Langhorne Creek, Rheinhessen in Germany and Marlborough in New Zealand.
Previously Dwayne has worked at Paxton’s Winery in McLaren Vale, predominantly making organic and biodynamic wine before arriving at Austin’s Wines and 6Ft6 in 2020.