I finished studying winemaking in Adelaide in 2005 and then worked in wineries all over the world for a few years. It was on Mount Etna in 2010 where my understanding of farming/growing grapevines and working with your environment really started. In 2013 I grew grapes, made the wine in my garage and created my first wines under my own label 'SRC " (this stood for Sam, Rori and Cinzia). Unfortunately my financial business partner, a powerful Sicilian businessman, forced me out with nothing to show for almost 2 years of work.
I returned to Australia just before the 2015 harvest which would be my first under the 'Sam Vinciullo " label in Margaret River, Western Australia. For the first 3 vintages I purchased grapes grown the same way as I farm currently. The aim was always to get back to farming 100% myself.
I pride myself on not compromising my values and having integrity and honesty with everything I do.
- Winery Note