Aristotelis Ke Anthoula: Australia's Natural Wine Homage to Greece

Aristotelis Ke Anthoula is a deeply personal and genuinely natural wine project based on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, in Pambula. Founded by Tony Zafirakos and his partner Maddison Park-Neilson, the winery is a heartfelt tribute to Tony's Greek immigrant parents, Aristotelis and Anthoula, who maintained their village winemaking traditions in their Sydney garage for decades. This heritage of crafting pure, unadulterated wine is the guiding principle for the modern iteration of the winery.

While their winery is in Pambula, Tony and Maddison meticulously source their grapes from dedicated organic growers across the cool mountainous areas of Southern NSW (including regions like Hilltops) and even sometimes from South Australia's Riverland. They prioritize working with varieties that are well-suited to Australia's diverse climates, including drought-tolerant Mediterranean varieties and even some disease-resistant hybrids. They emphasize sustainable, organic, and regenerative practices in the vineyards they work with, believing that "high quality fruit" is the only ingredient needed for great wine.

In the cellar, Aristotelis Ke Anthoula embodies a truly "lo-fi" and non-interventionist approach. Their winemaking philosophy, rooted in the traditions of Greek villages, is to "not overcomplicate things, to let the natural beauty shine through." All their wines undergo wild, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Crucially, they use NO additives, ever, including no added sulfur (preservatives) at any stage of production. They also practice no filtering and no fining, ensuring the wines are vegan-friendly and gluten-free. Their methods ensure that each bottle is a "slice of the village" – vibrant, alive, and full of natural character. They produce a range of "skinsy" whites (orange wines), juicy reds (often made with carbonic maceration), and lively Pét-Nats, utilizing varieties like Fiano, Zibibbo, Vermentino, Grenache, Mataro, Nero d'Avola, Saperavi, Petite Sirah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chenin Blanc.

Aristotelis Ke Anthoula wines are celebrated for their purity, energy, and soulful expression. They offer a unique blend of Australian terroir and a deep respect for ancient, additive-free winemaking traditions, standing out in the vibrant Australian natural wine scene.