Corryton Burge
Barossa , South Australia
Brands
Corryton Burge
Winery Overview
Over six generations spanning 160 years, they’ve etched their name as an iconic wine dynasty. Today, a fresh chapter unfolds for the Burge legacy.
Fueled by fervent passion, the family is resolute in preserving their winemaking heritage. Their mission is to disseminate wisdom, amplify the reputation of Australian wine, and fortify the industry for the generations ahead.
Family members, including 5th generation Grant and Helen Burge and their children, 6th generation Trent, Amelia, and Toby, have fostered a profound grasp of the industry’s nuances and a shared zeal to hand down the family’s legacy to the 7th generation. Today, the Burge family continues their vinous heritage through their new family wine brand, Corryton Burge, encommpassing a full suite of wine services and backed by a team of industry experts that offer a complete end-to-end supply chain, to complement their portfolio of wine brands.
Available in
Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, UK
Seeking Distribution in
Canada, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Switzerland, Thailand, Vietnam
Winemaker Bio
MATTHEW PELLEW
Chief Winemaker Matt Pellew has a winemaking career that spans more than 30 years. A born and bred South Australian, his experience and dedication to the Burge family makes him a vital part of the Corryton Burge team.
His winemaking studies and working life have taken him to the best wine regions around the world, and of course, back to the superlative Barossa. Matt has honed his craft with varieties such as Riesling, Chardonnay and Shiraz. However, when asked about his secret winemaking passion, Matt will admit to enjoying the challenge of mastering blends of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre and producing exquisitely balanced Cabernet from Eden Valley.
Matt has an extensive knowledge of oak and selects barrels from multiple coopers around the world, a process equal parts science and art that fulfils the Corryton Burge winemaking philosophy of bringing out the best in each variety.
Matt describes being a winemaker as a role that encompasses the best aspects of life. The opportunity to travel and meet wine lovers around the globe excites him as he shares the joy of wine.
In 2022, he won the prestigious ‘Barossa Winemaker of the Year’ award, as voted by his peers and the Barons of Barossa.
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