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About Petaluma
Petaluma was founded in 1976, built on the belief in carefully selecting the finest viticultural sites within a particular iconic Australian wine region. This belief is based on planting the right grape varieties specifically suited to that region. The wines of Petaluma are a singular expression of this founding belief.
Today, we have a dedicated team of grape growers and winemakers, working together in order to create truly remarkable wines.
Our winemaking is uncompromised and intuitive and the wines are handcrafted. Constant attention to detail and dedication to quality, above all else, see the wines of Petaluma setting the standard for now and decades to come.
The distinguished sites belief led us to nurture Riesling in the Clare Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz in Coonawarra, Chardonnay in the Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills, Shiraz from the warm escarpment of Mt Barker and Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills.
Vinarchy is a major new force in the global wine industry, established in 2025 through the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers. This strategic union has created one of the world’s largest dedicated wine companies, with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Spain, and annual net sales exceeding AU$1.5 billion. Vinarchy produces over 32 million 9-litre equivalent cases each year and owns Berri Estates, the largest winery in the Southern Hemisphere.
The company’s portfolio features some of the most iconic wine brands globally, including Hardys (the number two Australian wine brand worldwide), Campo Viejo (the leading Rioja brand), and Jacob’s Creek (among the top ten most valuable wine brands internationally). Vinarchy also holds a dominant position in New Zealand with Stoneleigh, Brancott Estate, and Mud House, and manages a diverse range of premium and popular labels such as Grant Burge, Jam Shed, Petaluma, St Hugo, St Hallett, Orlando, Church Rd, Ysios, and Tarsus.
