About Us
We believe exceptional wine comes from passionate people, not boardrooms.
The wines that inspire us are made by growers who know every corner of their vineyards. They care deeply for the health of their soils, the biodiversity around them and the unique character of each season. They're farmers first, not simply winemakers, and every bottle reflects a genuine connection to the place it comes from. Wine shouldn't be mass-produced. It should be thoughtful, expressive and made with care.
In 2016, an impromptu visit to Hochkirch Vineyard on the way home from a trip to the Grampians changed my life.
I met John Nagorcka, who pulled up on a quad bike and generously paused his work in the vineyard to show me around. He explained the biodynamic principles that guide the way he farms and spoke about using the wild yeasts naturally present on the grapes to ferment the wine. It was a simple idea with a profound impact: when you work with nature rather than against it, a wine can truly express where it comes from.
The wines had a depth, energy and individuality I'd never experienced before. A few cases went into the back of the car for the drive home, and somewhere along the highway I realised this was exactly what Act of Wine was going to be about.
Since 2018, we've carefully curated bottles from small, independent producers who value quality over quantity, sustainability over shortcuts, and authenticity over convention.
Some are emerging winemakers just beginning their journey. Others are names that have become benchmarks in their regions. What connects them is a shared belief that great wine begins in the vineyard and is shaped by thoughtful, hands-off farming and winemaking.
As our name suggests, we hope to encourage you to experience the entire Act of Wine. From the soil beneath the vines to the people who nurture them, from the place each bottle calls home to the moments of connection, conversation and celebration that happen once it's opened.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
Bringing thoughtfully made wine to you since 2018.
