Cottontail Wines

Dine among the vines at Cottontail Wines - treat yourself to elegant surrounds, picturesque country views and a relaxed atmosphere.

What began with a dream and a desire to experience a life away from the 9-5 grind, has now become a unique family legacy that celebrates the absolute best of everything the Riverina has to offer. Gerry McCormick’s bold decision to establish a winery at Harefield Ridge in 2001 was the first step in an inspiring journey that has borne fruit in the form of the spectacular Cottontail Wines estate.

100 acres of undulating land provided nature’s own canvas on which to begin the dream of creating quality fruits and superior wine production.

The first seeds were planted in the form of over 170 olive trees in 2001, and it was here that the full magnitude of Gerry’s ‘big picture’ vision began to take shape. 10 acres of vineyards were planted in 2002 and as hoped, the nutritious and healthy soils of the Riverina worked its magic, producing an abundance of luscious quality fruits with rich, complex flavours. Soon after the harvest in 2005, the first commercial vintage of Shiraz and Chardonnay under the Cottontails brand was launched to great acclaim in the domestic and international markets.