Patrick of Coonawarra was established in 2004 by celebrated winemaker Pat Tocaciu. During his extensive career working as a Chief Winemaker, he cemented his reputation for quality and helped secure international accolades for several major labels. Now, the focus has switched to fulfilling a more personal goal in the establishment of the family owned and operated Patrick of Coonawarra: “It’s always a winemaker’s dream to complete the story – to grow, make and sell your own produce…I feel an enormous sense of accomplishment.” Pat’s son Luke has now joined the business after completing studies in Oenology at Adelaide University and vintages in Clare, Barossa, Coonawarra and Sonoma USA. His ‘young gun’ perspective ensures the company’s wines remain relevant, able to adapt to new trends and audiences.
All the hard vineyard work ensures that the fruit for their wines is full of flavour, allowing minimal winemaker intervention. Their wines display typical varietal characteristics of a cool climate region and are made using traditional winemaking techniques such as extended contact on skins, gentle maceration, slow fermentation and minimal fining. Patrick has an exceptional reputation for producing Rieslings of merit, their 2009 winning Gold, Trophy & Best in Class in the Boutique Winemakers Awards whilst the 2010 took out the Gold, Trophy & Best White Wine in the Limestone Coast Wine show along with 4.5 stars and 2nd place in the 2011 Winestate Wine of the Year Awards!
Find them at patrickofcoonawarra.com.au
