Robert Oatley Wines

Robert Oatley Wines is a portfolio organized into three ranges that highlight place and craft.

The Signature Series anchors the lineup with regional varietals such as Margaret River Chardonnay, McLaren Vale Shiraz, and Great Southern Riesling.

Finisterre presents limited, single-vineyard bottlings from standout sites, designed to reflect the character of each location.

At the peak, The Pennant is a selection of the season’s best barrels, bottled to show the highest level of refinement from the vintage.

Key regions include Margaret River and Great Southern in Western Australia, and McLaren Vale in South Australia, ensuring clear regional identity in the glass.

Across all wines, the style emphasizes clarity of fruit, harmony, and uncomplicated enjoyment—a philosophy centered on making wine that is a pleasure to drink.

Robert Oatley Wines captivates enthusiasts with its blend of heritage, quality, and accessibility.

• Strong family legacy — rooted in the Oatley family's deep involvement in the Australian wine industry, ensuring credibility and trust.
• Consistent quality — each vintage impresses critics, regularly earning 90+ points from James Halliday and The Real Review.
• Talented winemaking — led by Larry Cherubino, each bottle highlights the essence of its region, producing wines that reflect true regional character.
• Diverse portfolio — organized into three ranges, from the Signature Series to The Pennant, emphasizing place and craft.
• Value for money — offering high-quality wines at accessible price points (typically $20–$25 AUD for the Signature Series).
• International reach — established export markets in the UK, USA, and Canada have expanded the wines' availability beyond Australia.

• Who founded Robert Oatley Wines and when?
  Robert “Bob” Oatley founded the winery in 2006.
• Who owns and leads the company today?
  The business remains family-run, led by Bob’s son, Sandy Oatley.
• Where is Robert Oatley Wines based?
  The company operates from its Sydney headquarters in Australia.
• Which regions do the wines come from?
  Grapes are sourced from Australia’s finest regions, notably Margaret River and Great Southern in Western Australia, and McLaren Vale in South Australia.
• Who leads the winemaking?
  Larry Cherubino serves as Director of Winemaking.
• What are the main ranges and their focus?
  The portfolio features three ranges: Signature Series, highlighting regional varietals such as Margaret River Chardonnay, McLaren Vale Shiraz, and Great Southern Riesling; Finisterre, limited single-vineyard bottlings that express standout sites; and The Pennant, a selection of the season’s best barrels for peak refinement.
• What wines are they best known for?
  The Signature Series, especially McLaren Vale Shiraz and Great Southern Riesling.
• Is Robert Oatley Wines known internationally?
  Yes. The winery has strong global distribution and is recognized internationally for quality.
• How does Robert Oatley Wines maintain quality and style?
  Through talented winemaking, careful regional sourcing, and a philosophy that emphasizes clarity of fruit, harmony, and uncomplicated enjoyment—an approach that consistently earns critical acclaim and awards.