Kings Of Kangaroo Ground

Kings of Kangaroo Ground is an independently owned and operated winery that produces only the finest quality of Australian wine.

The vines are hand pruned, hand picked and unirrigated. We pick on taste, even if it means leaving the grapes on the vine longer than what is usually considered prudent.

Resident male Eastern Grey Kangaroo. We call him "Boss"

A love of fine wine, an appreciation of art and care for the environment has created our winery, "Kings of Kangaroo Ground".

Kangaroo Ground is unique. An oasis of deep rich volcanic soils, the feeding ground for kangaroos and favoured hunting area of the original inhabitants, the Wurundjeri people.

Now vines grow, the kangaroos still graze on native grasses and roots preserved amongst the vines.

Ken King

Owner and Winemaker Ken King planted the vineyard in 1990, selecting the early ripening Burgundy varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The vines are vigorous but kept in balance by dry growing techniques and three hand prunings per year.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, the vineyard is planted on a south slope to deliberately delay the ripening of the fruit, this enables full varietal flavours to develop.

All wines are made on site so the grapes can be harvested at the optimal time and immediately processed. We believe in capturing the moment when the grapes are at their peak and transferring that instant to the glass.

Bruce Ford

Our Philosophies
To promote the traditional art of winemaking utilising age old practices and minimal winemaker intervention. We want our wines to make themselves.

The logo - Masons Painting
Mason King, born June 2000 created the logo when only 15 months old. It was the first time he held and used a paint brush.......and this is "spooky", Mason unwittingly wrote his mothers name in Japanese. The logo is the Japanese character "Su"