Manon

(Adelaide Hills, South Australia)

Manon Farm – Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Tim Webber and Monique “Mon” Millton are the husband-and-wife team behind Manon Farm, a biodynamic vineyard they established in 2016. Perched on a ridge in Forest Range, at around 600 m elevation, their farm is a vibrant patchwork of vineyards, fruit trees, vegetable gardens, and native forest.

Land & Philosophy

Manon’s 25-acre estate includes roughly 15 acres under vine, growing in soils rich with mica schists, iron-stone quartz, red clay, and ancient topsoil. Tim and Mon farm biodynamically and dry-farm their vines, avoiding irrigation and synthetic inputs. Instead, they use seaweed, herbal teas, and mineral infusions to nourish the land, aiming to create a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Their farming is deeply connected to the rhythms of nature, with an emphasis on biodiversity and soil health.

Winemaking Approach

Grapes are hand-harvested and transformed with minimal intervention. Fermentations occur naturally, and wines are bottled unfined, unfiltered, and often by gravity. Patience is key—releases happen only when the wines feel ready. The range includes expressive cuvées such as Geoponika, High Paradise, Peaches, Forest Red, and Farm Rosato, each reflecting the unique character of their site and the season.

Personal Roots

Mon’s background in biodynamic farming comes from her upbringing in New Zealand, while Tim learned winemaking through hands-on experience, mentorship from respected natural winemakers, and a strong intuitive approach. Beyond wine, Mon works with plant-based preparations—creating hydrosols, tinctures, and biodynamic treatments—while Tim experiments with new plantings, from Gamay and Trousseau to Savagnin, Aleatico, and Malvasia. Many of these begin as seedlings in their vegetable garden before finding their way into the vineyard.

 

  • Australia-wide (Online & Physical)

    • Act of Wine: This Melbourne-based retailer has a dedicated online store for Manon wines and offers free Australia-wide shipping on orders over a certain amount. They are a good option for finding a range of Manon's current releases.

    • Blackhearts & Sparrows: A well-regarded independent wine merchant with several stores in Melbourne and Canberra, as well as an online shop. They are known for their curated selection of natural and minimal-intervention wines, and often carry Manon.

    • P&V Wine and Liquor: With locations in Newtown and Enmore, Sydney, P&V is a highly respected retailer of small-batch, natural wines. They have a strong online presence and are a reliable source for Manon.

    • Wines of While: Based in Perth, this store and wine bar is a specialist in natural wines and often features a selection of Manon. They have an online store that ships across Australia.

    South Australia

    • East End Cellars: Located in Adelaide, this is a well-known independent retailer with a comprehensive selection. They are likely to stock local Adelaide Hills producers like Manon.

    • Parade Cellars: A hidden gem in Norwood, Adelaide, known for its extensive stock, knowledgeable staff, and focus on local producers.

    New South Wales

    • Odd Culture: A group of venues and bottle shops in Sydney known for their focus on wild-fermented and natural beverages, including wine. They have an online store that ships.

    • Luna Wine Store: Located in Byron Bay, this retailer is a prime destination for natural wines in the Northern Rivers region and offers nationwide shipping.

    Victoria

    • Public Wine Shop: A popular Fitzroy North bottle shop and bar that is a must-visit for anyone interested in natural wines and often carries Manon.

    • Samuel Pepys Wine: Based in Melbourne, they offer a thoughtfully curated selection of wines from independent winemakers and ship across Australia.