JAMSHEED

Jamsheed was an ancient Persian King who was said to have accidently created wine through his fondness for fresh grapes that he stored in jars. The modern Australian story began after Gary Mill’s five-week vintage posting at Ridge Vineyards in California turned into a two-year, full-time position under the tutelage of master winemaker Paul Draper. From there Gary worked in Oregon and various regions within Australia before establishing Jamsheed in 2003.

He has a focus on single vineyard Syrah and aromatic white wines fashioned from unique old vine sites in Victoria. Produced with indigenous yeasts, long fermentations, old oak, unfined and unfiltered, with no additives, these are stunning wines in an exciting style, from one of the new breed of cutting-edge and adventurous Australian winemakers.

GARY MILLS

Originally born in Western Australia, Gary completed a Bachelor of Literature, before moving to Japan to study and work as an English teacher. Upon returning to Australia he had an epiphany during a brief stint as a Japanese speaking tour guide in Queensland, and began work in the vineyards of Margaret River.

A five week vintage posting at Ridge Vineyards California turned into a 2 year full time position under the tutelage of winemaker Paul Draper and from there Gary has worked in Oregon and various regions within Australia.The Jamsheed label began in 2003 with a focus on single vineyard Syrahs and aromatic whites from unique sites in Victoria.