One vineyard. Three generations.

Shepherd’s Hut was established by the Wishart family in 1996. The first vines were planted by my grandparents, Michael and Valerie Wishart and my parents, Phil and Cathy Wishart. I am the third generation to look after Shepherd's Hut.

Our vineyard and wine label take their name from an 1850s stone hut found in ruins on our property. Built of beautiful honey-coloured Mount Barker sandstone, the hut originally sheltered local shepherds grazing their flocks along the Kalgan River. Over time it served many practical purposes, from hay shed to piggery, before falling into disrepair.

Stone by stone, we carefully relocated and rebuilt the hut (in keeping with its original style and heritage) as we planted our first vines on the north-facing slopes of our sheep and cattle farm. Today it overlooks the vineyard, with sweeping views across to the Porongurup and Stirling Ranges.

-Laura
Black and white photo of two of the first generation founders of Shepherd's Hut in Porongurup. A man and a woman stand in front of the restored stone shepherd's hut. The hut has a steep gabled roof and a chimney. It is surrounded by grass and trees.
Black and white photo of two of the first generation founders of Shepherd's Hut in Porongurup. A man and a woman stand in front of the restored stone shepherd's hut. The hut has a steep gabled roof and a chimney. It is surrounded by grass and trees.
A black and white photo from a newspaper clipping shows the second generation founders of Shepherd's Hut in Porongurup. They stand amongst vines in a nursery, ready to plant in their boutique family-owned vineyard, now renowned for quality wines.
The third generation of Shepherd's Hut vineyard in Western Australia's Great Southern wine region. Two women stand on grass in front of the iconic shepherd's hut. They are holding glasses of Riesling (white wine), there are trees in the background.

We are a boutique label producing cool-climate, single-vineyard wines. We have a strong focus on quality over quantity and believe that by looking after our little patch, we can grow exceptional fruit and make wines that speak for themselves.

We believe wine should be honest and approachable, rather than overthought or intimidating. Whether you’re well-versed or just starting out, we want our wines to feel welcoming. After all, your taste is personal, and the only “right” way to enjoy wine is the way that feels best for you.

Serious about quality. Relaxed about wine.
The third generation of Shepherd's Hut vineyard in Western Australia's Great Southern wine region. Two women authentically laughing and play in the Porongurup vineyard, looking over the Stirling Range. One holds a wine bottle and glass of Riesling.
Two award-winning bottles of Shepherd's Hut Shiraz wine are held amongst green grapevine leaves in the cool-climate Porongurup vineyard. One bottle is from Shepherd's Hut's Vineyard Series, the other from its premium Heritage Series.
A man (Vineyard Manager) and woman (Vineyard Owner) stand outdoors in the Shepherd's Hut vineyard in Western Australia's Great Southern wine region. Each is holding their dog in Porongurup. Rolling hills obscure the Stirling Ranges in the background.
A man (Vineyard Manager) and woman (Vineyard Owner) stand outdoors in the Shepherd's Hut vineyard in Western Australia's Great Southern wine region. Each is holding their dog in Porongurup. Rolling hills obscure the Stirling Ranges in the background.
Piper, a dog from the Shepherd's Hut vineyard in the Porongurup wine region, lies on dry grass in front of green Shiraz vines and trees in the beautiful, rural Western Australian (Great Southern) landscape.
Tucker, a happy black and white border collie from Shepherd's Hut vineyard in Porongurup, smiles up at the camera. He is pictured in the undiscovered, quality, cool-climate Great Southern wine region of Western Australia.
Gypsy, a happy blue heeler dog lies on dry grass in front of Shiraz vines on Porongurup's Shepherd's Hut vineyard. Shepherd's Hut is a small business known for growing quality, small-batch wines and providing friendly, authentic service.
The third generation at Shepherd's Hut. Two women smile in the Riesling vines on the cool-climate, Porongurup vineyard with their two border collie dogs. They stand on lush, green grass, with trees and the Stirling Range mountains in the background.
The third generation at Shepherd's Hut. Two women smile in the Riesling vines on the cool-climate, Porongurup vineyard with their two border collie dogs. They stand on lush, green grass, with trees and the Stirling Range mountains in the background.