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We didn’t start with an existing label or big name—just a vineyard, a vision, and the belief that something special could grow here.
Monteperle, meaning Mountain Pearls, reflects what we set out to create: something rare, grounded in nature, shaped by time and patience.
In 2017, we found our home in Lyndoch, Southern Barossa. With winemaker Tony Carapetis leading the way, we nurtured each of the vineyard’s seven blocks — coaxing out fruit that told a deeper story of soil, sunlight, and place.
From our first vintage in 2018, Monteperle has been about more than wine. It’s about beauty revealed slowly — one pearl at a time.
Our Story
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Milestones
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1843
Barossa's First Vine Planted
First Shiraz vine planted in the Barossa Valley by Christian Auricht, marking the beginning of viticulture in this legendary region.
1988
From Father to Son
In a pivotal conversation with his father Jim, Tony Carapetis’s destiny in wine began to unfold as he embraced his father’s suggestion to study winemaking. Since then, he has immersed himself in the winemaking journey for over 30 years.
2001
Planting Dreams in Lyndoch
In the heart of Lyndoch, a new chapter began when the Gilsmore family brought their dreams to life, planting nearly 16 ha of carefully chosen vines across Max’s Vineyard.
2017
The Mountain Pearl Discovery
Like prospectors drawn to untold treasures, Jia Yuan Hua Wines discovered their calling among the vines of Max’s Vineyard. Together with Tony Carapetis’s seasoned hands, we embarked on our quest to reveal the mountain pearls of Barossa.
2018
Our First Vintage
The harvest of 2018 marked our genesis – a vintage that would birth legends. These mountain pearls, once cradled in Barossa’s embrace, found their voice in distant shores, as critics and connoisseurs alike discovered what we had known all along – their story was meant to be shared with the world.
2018 onwards
Continuing Our Legacy
From vine to bottle, our story is intended to flow through generations, a legacy carved in the heart of our land. We craft no more than 60,000 bottles annually—each one a testament to our unwavering pursuit of excellence over abundance.
AWARDS
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The Region
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Since 1842, the Barossa Valley has been writing Australia’s wine story. In this sun-blessed pocket of South Australia, we tend to some of the world’s most treasured Shiraz vines. Our Mediterranean rhythms – warm, dry summers dancing with cool, wet winters – work their magic in our diverse soils. Here, European heritage mingles with Australian innovation, creating wines that honour both past and present.