Gilead Estate

Western Australia | Swan District

Our Review

The business was started by Judith and Gerry Gauntlett, who planted 1.5ha of shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot on the Tuart sands of Wanneroo in 1990, making the first wine in '95. In the wake of Gerry's death, the family has continued the business. Appropriately, the name comes from the Balm of Gilead produced from trees on the hills northeast of Galilee in Biblical times, and was said to have had healing and purifying qualities. The small production is mainly sold by mail order. -JAMES HALLIDAY

Details

Rating
Winemaker Simon Gauntlett, Judith Gauntlett
Region Swan District
Address 1868 Wanneroo Road, Neerabup, WA 6031
Established 1995
Dozens 500
Vineyards (area) 1.5 ha
Opening Hours W'ends June-Sept
Telephone (08) 9407 5076