A true Australian Christmas feast is not complete without a couple of bottles of top quality Australian wine. Winemakers Blair & Toby, Sales Manager James and Executive Director Andrew have shared with us their top Christmas feast wine pairings to ensure your Christmas day is truly delicious and filled with some of Idyll Wine Co’s best wines.

Today’ we’re celebrating International Sangria day which falls on December 20th every year. Sangria is a traditional Spanish beverage that dates back to as early as 200BC. This fruity punch is perfect for an Australian Summer and we thought we’d share our best recipes to celebrate the occasion. Be sure to give our recipes a go, we’d love to see your creations!

Nestled in the Moorabool Valley on the outskirts of Geelong, there is an abundance of local producers in our own backyard. We’ve found some of the best markets in the region, full of local creations and produce. We love supporting local, and these markets emphasise just that!

We think our Admin department makes an incredible team, and are crucial in ensuring each day at Idyll runs smoothly. From processing all the bills, processing wages for 100+ staff weekly, preparing all financial reporting and sending stock across the nation to Australian supermarket chains, our Admin department is kept rather busy. Meet Allison, Elissa, Lauren and Tayla as they tell you more about being part of Idyll Wine Co!

Idyll Wine Co has a proven history of integrating sustainable practices into our operations. As we continue to grow, our focus on being a sustainable and responsible business does too. We continue to optimise the resources behind our operation in a variety of ways, and continue to focus on minimising our environmental impact.

Idyll Wine Co.’s latest installation project - an automated basket and cluster wrap machine for cider & RTD products has been installed and commissioned. This is a leap forward in our packaging capabilities as it automates the process of forming saleable 4 or 6 packs for our bottled Cider and RTD products.

We are delighted to officially announce that Idyll’s packaging capacity is continuing to grow. The recent installation and commissioning, of our brand new Keg Line continues the diversification journey of Idyll Wine Co. This new keg line is an addition to our existing packaging facility, that is comprised of two state of the art bottling lines and canning lines.

Even if you’re usually a summer lover, winter is a great time to slow down and get cozy. One of our favorite things to do when it’s cold outside? Enjoy great food (and wine) with great company! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite foodie feeds to inspire your winter menu this season.

We have curated some of the best, must try winter cocktails using our signature Idyll Victoria and Arcadian wine ranges. These wines are superb on their own, but we’ve used the cooler months to create some incredible Winter cocktails sure to satisfy your next dinner party guests.

We recently celebrated another year of ranking amongst the Top 10 biggest wine companies in Australia by sales of branded wine. Thanks to a massive team effort, strategic capability diversification and venturing out into new beverage categories, we are proud to be maintaining our growth trajectory despite a tough 2020. Thanks to our industry media network for celebrating with us! Check us out below being featured in Food & Beverage Industry News, Drinks Digest, National Liquor News and Drinks Trade.

Our talented Winemakers, Cellar Supervisors, Laboratory Technicians and Vintage staff have completed another Vintage season. This year we crushed over 10,000 tonnes of fruit, and managed lingering effects of the Covid19 pandemic. Read below for a behind the scenes look at Vintage 2021 with Idyll Wine Co.

Idyll Wine Co has a strong track record of integrating sustainable and responsible practices into our business. We are particularly dedicated to minimizing the impact our packaging has on the environment. By working with our innovative industry partners, we’ve been able to lessen the impact our packaging has on the environment even further.

Based in Lara, our Warehouse and Logistics Team are the critical conduit between our manufacturing facility and Idyll Wine Co customers all over the world. Logistics Coordinator Kaine’s team including Elliot, Wazza, Greg and Chris are the gatekeepers for every bottle of wine and can of brew produced at our Moorabool winery and brewery. The Lara team share some impressive insights ahead of another big year at Idyll Wine Co.

Michael is Idyll Wine Co’s second longest serving employee and is celebrating 21 years in the business. From being one of the first staff back in 2000 to managing a company of 127 staff alongside fellow Executive Director Andrew Byers, we caught up with Michael to reflect on his past 21 years.

For most businesses in Australia (and beyond!), 2020 presented a new suite of challenges and opportunities. As we get set to embark upon Vintage 2021, we’re reflecting on the year that was, and looking ahead to what 2021 has in store at Idyll Wine Co.

Idyll Wine Co’s Executive Director Andrew Byers featured in the Herald Sun and Geelong Advertiser on Wednesday December 9th, 2020. The story written by Tamsin Rose and photographed by Alex Coppel encourages Australian’s to enjoy great quality wine from ‘their own backyards’ this silly season and in doing so, support local business. Read the full stories below.