Hastwell & Lightfoot was started in 1988 by Mark & Wendy Hastwell (front centre) and their mates Martin and Jill Lightfoot (retired). Together, our two families planted our first vineyards in the deep sandy slopes of Foggo Road. Now under the leadership of the Hastwell family's second generation, we tend to forty acres of vineyard and four acres under olive in our certified sustainable vineyard.

Beyond crafting McLaren Vale icons like Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, we've been pioneers in producing wines from alternative grape varieties native to Spain and Italy for more than twenty years. We're passionate about varieties that are well-suited to our growing conditions in McLaren vale (e.g., Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo, Barbera, and more) and therefore more sustainable overall.

Guided by a focus on precision, our winemaker James Hastwell strives to produce bright, fruit-forward wines with lively acidity, smooth tannins and judicious use of oak that showcase the premium McLaren Vale grapes grown on our sandy slopes. These attributes yield fresh and vibrant wines that pair exceptionally well with food.

It's through these varieties and winemaking style, that we believe Hastwell & Lightfoot wines represent the best of what's possible in a modern McLaren Vale.