Capercaillie Wine Pty Ltd

The Capercaillie Wine Pty Ltd was established in late 1995 when Alasdair and Trish Sutherland purchased the old Dawson Estate Vineyard in Lovedale in the Hunter Valley. A Scot, and proud of it, his heritage is reflected in the very name ‘Capercaillie’ being the rare and majestic black woodlands grouse native to the pine forests found through parts of Scotland.

Capercaillie’s ambition is to remain a small family owned business which is focused entirely upon the creation of premium quality wines.  To enhance the range of individual Hunter Valley Wines the winemaker Daniel Binet selects parcels of grapes from other proven regions of Australia, creating exciting multi-area blends which highlight climatic and varietal differences.  

Critics and judges alike recognize the high standard Capercaillie maintains in their quest for distinctive and innovative wines.