Interview with a local business: Bent Creek Vineyards

Nick van Vliet presents a series of interviews with local businesses in the Willunga, McLaren Vale, Mt Compass & surrounding areas.

Nick visits Bent Creek Vineyards and meets Sam Rugari part business owner with David Garrick. With a genuine passion for all that is wine, it was inevitable the two would meet with an aim to make the best possible wine from prized growing regions throughout Australia.

Business Name: Bent Creek Vineyards

In our winemaking style, we concentrate our efforts on sourcing premium fruit from the best vineyards in McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills.

What is your elevator statement?

Producing a quality product from a local grape.

Why did you choose McLaren Flat to set up your business?
McLaren Flat is an area with very rich soil which shows in the wines. The wines are earthy and big and that’s what I love about it – it produces a one of a kind taste

What are some of the secrets you like to share with interstate visitors and tourists when they stop in?
500m from our winery is a small local brewery called Goodiesons, they have beautiful beer. It is such a great area with lots of things to see in McLaren Flat.

Next time you are in McLaren Flat be sure to visit Sam at Bent Creek Vineyards located at 13 Blewitt Springs Road, McLaren Flat.

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