Gentle Folk
Gentle Folk is an Australian winery located in the famous Adelaide Hills area, in the south of the island. Gareth and Rainbo Belton, the estate owners, have an academic background in Marine Sciences, particularly in the field of algae biodiversity. However, their love for wine gradually pulled them away from academic research, leading to a complete life change. The Gentle Folk project came to life in 2012, after a series of experiences in various local wineries, enriched by numerous trips abroad to famous wine regions. The first three barrels of wine were made in 2013 with grapes from the Broderick's Basket Range vineyard. Today, the company produces about 7,000 cases of wine per year and has established itself among the most interesting emerging realities in the area.
Despite the skills acquired in the field, Gareth and Rainbo Belton decided to rely on some consultants who support their work. The agronomic management of the vineyards has been entrusted to Dylan Grigg, who grew up in the Barossa Valley and graduated from the University of Adelaide, he has worked in the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, New Zealand, and Spain. Particularly skilled in managing old vines, he carefully oversees all aspects of viticulture. The supervision of the winemaking is in the hands of winemaker James Ellis, who trained in many wineries in the Hunter Valley, Clare Valley, Riverland, and Barossa Valley, including Penfolds. A close-knit and competent team that has allowed the estate to quickly reach an excellent level.
The Adelaide Hills area is located east of the city of Adelaide, near the Mount Lofty Ranges, an ancient mountain range made up of sandstone, quartz, and schist rocks. Viticulture has been present in Adelaide Hills since the late 1800s, but the area developed mainly between the 1970s and 1990s. The vineyards are located at a height of 500-650 meters above sea level, which ensures a cool climate and good temperature variations. The particular pedoclimatic conditions have proven to be very
Gentle Folk is an Australian winery located in the famous Adelaide Hills area, in the south of the island. Gareth and Rainbo Belton, the estate owners, have an academic background in Marine Sciences, particularly in the field of algae biodiversity. However, their love for wine gradually pulled them away from academic research, leading to a complete life change. The Gentle Folk project came to life in 2012, after a series of experiences in various local wineries, enriched by numerous trips abroad to famous wine regions. The first three barrels of wine were made in 2013 with grapes from the Broderick's Basket Range vineyard. Today, the company produces about 7,000 cases of wine per year and has established itself among the most interesting emerging realities in the area.
Despite the skills acquired in the field, Gareth and Rainbo Belton decided to rely on some consultants who support their work. The agronomic management of the vineyards has been entrusted to Dylan Grigg, who grew up in the Barossa Valley and graduated from the University of Adelaide, he has worked in the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, New Zealand, and Spain. Particularly skilled in managing old vines, he carefully oversees all aspects of viticulture. The supervision of the winemaking is in the hands of winemaker James Ellis, who trained in many wineries in the Hunter Valley, Clare Valley, Riverland, and Barossa Valley, including Penfolds. A close-knit and competent team that has allowed the estate to quickly reach an excellent level.
The Adelaide Hills area is located east of the city of Adelaide, near the Mount Lofty Ranges, an ancient mountain range made up of sandstone, quartz, and schist rocks. Viticulture has been present in Adelaide Hills since the late 1800s, but the area developed mainly between the 1970s and 1990s. The vineyards are located at a height of 500-650 meters above sea level, which ensures a cool climate and good temperature variations. The particular pedoclimatic conditions have proven to be very
