About Us

After many trips to some of the best wine regions in Australia and Europe, Peter Fogarty’s long-held passion for wine led him to start his own vineyard. And so the Fogarty Wine Group story began in 1996 when Peter and his wife Lee and three teenage children, John, Mark and Anna, planted the first vines at the family property, Chestnut Farm, in the Perth Hills – a true labour of love. Several years later Millbrook Winery was established on the site with the construction of a stunning winery, tasting room and restaurant.

Twenty-five years on, the Fogarty family has created a stunning Fogarty Wine Group portfolio comprising wine brands from six different regions of Australia: Dalwhinnie in the Pyrenees, Victoria; Lake’s Folly in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales; Deep Woods Estate and Evans & Tate in Margaret River, Millbrook Winery in the Perth Hills and Smithbrook in Pemberton, Western Australia; and Lowestoft and Tasmanian Vintners in Tasmania. The key focus has been the selection of terroir (site and soil) so that distinctive, world-class wines are produced.

The family-run Fogarty Wine Group strives to ensure the long-term sustainability of each of its vineyards and brands; to create a legacy that sees appreciation of Australian wine mature and grow; and to inspire the next generation of winemakers. Our Fogarty Wine Group family has a team of exceptional people who passionately craft Australia’s highest quality wines. We invite you to experience our wineries and brands.

“A focus on quality and innovation, from vineyard site selection and management to finished wines, is at the forefront of our approach to our individual and collective wine brands.”

PETER FOGARTY
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

From the rugged coast of Western Australia's South West to the picturesque mountains and bays of Tasmania, the Fogarty Wine Group includes eight distinctive and excellent wine brands. Learn more by visiting our brands below.