Nestled in the mountains of northeastern Victoria, just outside
the picturesque town of Beechworth, lays the Savaterre vineyard.
The site was “discovered “ in 1996 by Keppell Smith,
owner and winemaker, after an expansive search through Australia’s
quality wine regions. The mild summer days, cool climate elevation
combined with the rolling foothills of the Victorian Alps was
the magic “terroir” combination sort by Keppell.
Intensely focused on the creation of outstanding, individualistic
wines far removed from the mainstream , Keppell looks more to
the wines, winemaking and viticulture of the Old World as his
inspiration. Ranging from vineyard aspect through to the use
of natural yeasts and French barriques, he combines the art and
the science of winemaking in his drive to produce the finest
of wines.
The region itself is blessed with beautiful views, fantastic
local produce and of course the historic town of Beechworth.
It has a growing wine presence and has recently been recognised
as an independent wine region.