Handpicked
CHIEF WINEMAKER
Peter Dillon
Creation
1996
Origin
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Our Vision
We craft wines of the highest distinction, drawn from celebrated terroirs and shaped by an unwavering commitment to quality.
Handpicked is one of Australia’s most awarded producers – a reputation built on the relentless pursuit of excellence. Every bottle begins in the vineyard, tended through organic and sustainable practices that honour the land and its legacy.
Our vineyards span the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Tasmania and the Barossa Valley, alongside select sites in New Zealand – some of the most revered wine regions in the Southern Hemisphere.
Our wine ranges reflect a philosophy that is as deliberate as it is diverse. The result is a portfolio that feels cohesive yet varied, where every range has it’s own identity.
The result is a portfolio of exceptional, distinctively characterful wines – each a true expression of place, season and craft.
Our Chief Winemaker
Chief Winemaker Peter Dillon leads Handpicked’s winemaking direction with a deep commitment to expressing the unique story of each vineyard site. Drawing on decades of experience across the world’s most esteemed wine regions, his philosophy centres on capturing the character and personality of every parcel – treating each individually to reveal its distinct nuances and sense of terroir.
“We strive for precision in our vineyards, and with a little help from Mother Nature, our vines deliver fruit that tell a story of the land and the season. It’s our job to listen carefully, to hear the different strands of the story and help it unfold in the glass.”
Peter Dillion, Chief Winemaker
