Part of the Vocation Series, this wine pays tribute to John Riddoch's multifaceted capabilities, reflected by the ultimate expression of Coonawarra's diversity through single vineyard wines and interesting winemaking techniques. John Riddoch's wool clip was the most highly prized in South Australia. He also established the Coonawarra wine region in 1890 with the aspiration of making the finest wine in the country. The Pastoralist Cabernet Sauvignon pays homage to this history as the flagship varietal for Coonawarra.

Part of the Vocation Series, this wine pays tribute to John Riddoch's multifaceted capabilities, reflected by the ultimate expression of Coonawarra's diversity through single vineyard wines and interesting winemaking techniques. John Riddoch MHA, who entered South Australia's parliament (1865) as the South-East's representative, founded the Coonawarra region (1890) with the aspiration of making the finest wine in the country. The Representative Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot pays homage to this history as an iconic red wine blend for Coonawarra.

John Riddoch's first vintage of Coonawarra Claret (1890) was a Shiraz-dominant wine. As the region’s first wine grower he envisaged that Coonawarra would become one of Australia’s finest wine regions. The Winegrower Shiraz pays homage to this history as a flagship varietal from Coonawarra.

John Riddoch invested heavily into the southeast of south Australia, both financially and with his determination, persistence and hard work. But it was his personal investment into the Penola fruit colony, sparing it from collapse during the economic depression of the 1890s, that perhaps has had the most enduring effect on the fortunes of Coonawarra.