There’s an infinite number of ways to name wine. Call them after your family members, like Owen Inglis of Sidewood in the Adelaide Hills (Cassandra, Isabella, Chloe), or Western Australian orchids, like Ferngrove of Frankland River (Dragon, Cossack, King, Majestic, Queen of Sheba—all beautifully depicted on the labels). First rule: choose a theme that’s unlikely to be copied...
In 2005, shortly after The Hardy Wine Company decided to leave the region, Alex McKay humbly started what would eventually grow to become one of the current flagbearers for the Canberra District, Collector Wines...
The great wines and grape varieties of Italy have long been held in high esteem with our winemaker Alex McKay. Not just for their uniquely savoury profile and textures, and wonderful diversity when it comes to food pairing, but also for their complementary nature: these are often wines that tend to take a back seat and unfold, rather than yell for attention.
