Pirramimma
was founded by Alexander Campbell Johnston
in 1892 and has been owned and operated by
the Johnston family ever since.
The
Johnston family arrived in South Australia
in 1839 and in 1892 Alexander, the tenth
of thirteen children, purchased 97
hectares of rich farmland southeast of the
then fledgling village of McLaren Vale. He
named his land Pirramimma, an Aboriginal
phrase meaning "the moon and the
stars".
The
vineyard soils vary from sandy, on the
rise, to rich dark loam on the flat. Over
60% of the vineyards are planted to
premium red wine varieties, including
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and
Petit Verdot ( for Australia's first 100%
Petit Verdot wine ), with Chardonnay the
largest single white grape planting on the
estate
Pirramimma's
dedication to fine wine making has seen
the brand grow consistently over the years
and has underpinned a successful expansion
into export markets.
Pirramimma's
comerstone philosophy is to produce wines
from grapes grown in its own family estate
vineyards, thus ensuring that the highest
possible quality standards are met, and
that the wines showcase the unique
regional characteristics of McLaren
Vale.
Importantly,
all wines are processed and matured
on-site under Geoff Johnston's personal
supervision. As a result, Pirramimma
produces premium quality wines at an
affordable price - a philosophy seen as
the key to a successful future
The
Pirramimma Winery is located just a
short distance south of the small township
of McLaren Vale, about 40 kilometres south
of Adelaide, the capital of South
Australia.
Tempered
by the cooling breezes of the nearby Gulf
St. Vincent, McLaren vale has a mild
Mediterranean climate which, coupled with
the complex rich soil structure, has
attained international fame for its rich
expressive red wines and elegant
whites
