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Introducing Keepers of the Flame

Looking to the past has always ignited our passion for the future. This range of exceptional Hunter Valley wines, affectionally named Keepers of the Flame, celebrates the inspired vision and future of Scarborough Wine Co. Take a moment to discover our newest wine release.

Each release of Keepers of the Flame will be slightly different to the last. They are nurtured with care and collaboration across all aspects of our business – Sally, Jerome and Liz coming together from vineyard to bottle, always highlighting the very best of the season. Enjoy.

Keepers of the Flame Trio

Featuring individually numbered bottles of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 vintages presented in a gift box.

Save $50 when you purchase this trio. Discount is applied and no further discounts apply.

Keepers of The Flame

2022 Keepers of the Flame

This distinctive parcel of chardonnay was identified early in the growing season. Like the previous years Keepers of the Flame, it came from our Cottage Vineyard, utilising the new 548 chardonnay clones. Our latest evolution of the Keepers of the Flame style highlights the exceptional quality of this iconic Hunter Valley vineyard.

2021 Keepers of the Flame

A little ray of sunshine. This distinctive parcel of chardonnay was identified early in the growing season. Like the previous year of Keepers of the Flame, it came from our Scarborough Cottage vineyard, utilising the new 548 chardonnay clones that were planted. An evolution of the Keepers of the Flame style, that will keep you coming back for more.

2020 Keepers of the Flame

Perhaps the best thing to come out of 2020. This was a challenging vintage with drought, bushfires and then Covid testing our resilience. However, this superb parcel of fruit from our Cottage vineyard is a shining light, highlighting the exemplary quality that the new 548 chardonnay clone produces from this iconic Hunter Valley vineyard.

2019 Keepers of the Flame

The inaugural release of our Keepers of the Flame Chardonnay is sourced from one of the most prized vineyards in the Upper Hunter, Ogilvie’s View. The F5 block that was identified for this wine has a mix of chardonnay clones and is located at a higher elevation than the rest of the vineyard.

Lighting the Flame for the Future: What makes Keepers of the Flame special?

Keepers of the Flame heralds a new era of stewardship for Scarborough Wine Co. This limited-edition wine range leverages the expertise of the next generation, each family member making a mark in their own field.

Scarborough's Jeremy Scarborough, Sally Scarborough & Liz Riley

Jerome Scarborough - 2021 Viticulturist of the Year, Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism

Sally Scarborough - 2020 Hunter Valley Innovation Award

Liz Riley - 2020 Graham Gregory Award recognising her 30 year contribution to the NSW wine industry, 2017 ASVO Viticulturist of the Year

Together, the next generation, the “Keepers of the Flame”, collaborate to deliver these new small-parcel wines that showcase the distinctive vineyards of their Hunter Valley home. Viticulture here requires a different approach than many other regions when it comes to sustainability. We are often dealing with adversity – from one extreme to the next. This means we need to be agile to ensure we can continue to harvest the best crop possible each vintage.

Keepers of the Flame will be different each year, testimony to the evolution in the vineyards and the conditions thrown our way. We begin with the 2019 vintage, which is, of course, a chardonnay, sourced from our Gillards Road property around our cellar door. But there’s a story to the wines in the glass that reflects the prevailing conditions of each growing season and the parcel of wine selected. The 2020, 2021 and 2022 vintages come from the Cottage Vineyard, from different clones and soil profiles, which give a very different profile to the wines.

The future is bright. Keepers of the Flame is continuing the passion for what Scarborough stands for – the grower, the maker and the marketer coming together to ensure the wine is fitting to bear the family name.

Want to know about the winemaking philosophy and what makes these wines different from the other Scarborough Wines you know and love? DISCOVER MORE