CUPITT'S ESTATE WINERY

Tucked between the vines and the sea, Cupitt’s Estate is home to a boutique winery that captures the spirit of the South Coast. Our winemaking journey began in 2007, after the first vineyard planted in 2003 produced enough fruit for our debut vintage. Guided by Rosie Cupitt, who brought her training in France and Italy to the process, those early years set the tone for a winemaking philosophy rooted in balance, tradition, and a touch of European flair.

Rosie’s influence lives on, not just in our wines but in the culture of care, quality, and curiosity that defines everything we do.

Now at the helm is Head Winemaker Wally Cupitt, Rosie’s son, who brings a thoughtful yet relaxed approach to the craft. Trained in the Loire Valley, Wally embraces a minimal intervention style that allows the fruit to express its true character, letting the grapes do the talking.

We focus on wines with structure, elegance, and complexity; importantly, they are crafted for people who love food, sunshine, and the layered experience a great glass of wine can offer.

While we grow a small selection of fruit onsite, most of our grapes are sourced from some of Australia’s most exciting cool climate regions in Southern New South Wales including Hilltops, Tumbarumba, and Canberra District. Sites are chosen for their ability to elevate varietal expression.

Each wine we release is a small batch, thoughtfully made and designed to pair beautifully with the relaxed rhythm of life on the South Coast. From Sangiovese and Pinot Nero to a refined Hilltops Nebbiolo or zippy Vermentino, our wines reflect both place and purpose, crafted for enjoyment, not formality.

As Wally puts it, “Wine is always evolving, surprising, layered, alive. My job is to help each batch show its best side, without overworking it. That’s where the magic lies.”