ABOUT US

Amherst Winery was established by Norman and Elizabeth Jones who planted five acres of shiraz vines in 1989. This was followed by four acres of cabernet sauvignon and half an acre of chardonnay in 1998. However, the family has been connected to this piece of land for four generations. Since the first commercial release of shiraz in 1995 Amherst has gained a reputation for our fine hand crafted wines and has achieved a 5-star rating in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion for the last 2 years.

Amherst Winery is family owned and operated, with the family involved in all aspects of the growing, winemaking, and sales of the wine.

The vineyard and Cellar Door are located in the heart of the historic Victorian Goldfields, and the labels names are entwined in the history of the region. Click here to find out more about the history of the site of our vineyard.