Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between organic and biodynamic wine? ▼
Organic wine is made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers. Biodynamic wine goes further — treating the vineyard as a self-sustaining ecosystem and following a farming calendar based on lunar and cosmic cycles. Both result in grapes grown more naturally, producing more expressive, terroir-driven wines.
Which Australian wine regions have the most organic wineries? ▼
The regions with the most organic and biodynamic wineries in our directory are McLaren Vale (80), Barossa Valley (78), Hunter Valley (77), Margaret River (74), and Yarra Valley (55). Victoria and South Australia have the most organic producers overall, but you'll find organic wineries in every Australian state.
What is a cellar door? ▼
A cellar door is a tasting room or sales area at a winery where visitors can taste and purchase wines directly from the producer. It's the best way to discover small-production organic and biodynamic wines not available in retail. Most wineries in our directory have cellar doors open to the public.
Are all wineries in this directory certified organic? ▼
Not all — many producers practise organic or sustainable viticulture without formal certification, as it can be costly for small wineries. Our directory includes certified organic, certified biodynamic (Demeter), and sustainably-farmed wineries. Use the Organic and Biodynamic filters on the browse page to find certified producers.
Can I order organic wine online from Australian wineries? ▼
Many wineries in our directory sell wine online and ship Australia-wide. Visit individual winery listings to find their website and check online ordering. Some wineries also offer cellar door pickup alongside postal delivery.