Basket Range Wine

A New Chapter for the Original "Basket Rangers"

The story of Basket Range Wine is one of a family's legacy and a new generation's vision. It begins in the 1980s with Philip and Mary Broderick, who were among the first to plant grapes in the Basket Range, a place known at the time for its cherry and apple orchards. They were the original "basket rangers," a name that has come to define the pioneering spirit of this small, steep-sided sub-region of the Adelaide Hills.

For decades, Philip and Mary nurtured their vineyards, growing classic Bordeaux varieties and making small, classic-style reds. But in 2016, their sons, Sholto and Louis Broderick, took the reins, bringing a fresh, modern approach to their inherited land.

Sholto, the second-generation winemaker, was heavily influenced by natural winemaking mentors both locally and during a vintage in France. His philosophy is a beautiful fusion of his father's traditional respect for the vineyard and a contemporary commitment to minimal intervention. The brothers now farm the vineyard organically and make wines with natural yeasts, a sensitive use of sulfur, and a focus on expressing the unique site, soil, and slopes of their family farm.

The resulting wines are a testament to this evolution. You can find everything from elegant, finely structured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to early-drinking, vibrant styles. They are a bridge between the Barossa’s past and its exciting, natural future—a story told in every bottle, from the original "basket rangers" to the new ones.