Our story
Wondalma is Stuart and Janine Barclay’s family farm made up of a little bit of vineyard and a little bit of grazing land for their cows, close to the NSW rural town of Tumbarumba. The vineyard was established in 1992, by Stuart’s parents, Mal and Carol. Originally planted for sparkling wines, it consists of various Chardonnay and Pinot Noir clones.
The vineyard is 12.5 hectares and is situated at an altitude of 720 meters above sea level. The vines are grown in basalt soil on northeast-facing slopes. The trellising is a combination of Scott Henry and VSP. The cool temperatures and altitude help to maintain the delicate flavours in the grapes and ensures a gentle ripening period.
Meet the grower
Stuart Barclay
Stuart Barclay is a second generation grape grower at Wondalma Vineyard in Tumbarumba, a property his family first planted in 1992. With a deep passion for Viticulture, Stuart has spent years honing his craft - owning and operating his own vineyard, as well as managing company vineyards in his younger years! Now he has returned to the family farm with his wife and four daughters, embracing this exciting new chapter of their lives.
For Stuart, growing grapes in Tumbarumba is more than a profession, it is a way of life. He takes great pride in the region's unique terroir and the exceptional fruit it produces. Living and working on the land where his family's vineyard began is both a privilege and a dream come true.
Stuart and his family feel incredibly blessed to call Wondalma their home, and his dedication to viticulture ensures that the vineyard's legacy will continue to flourish for generations to come.
“A stunning high-altitude, cool-climate chardonnay from an often overlooked and utterly underrated region.”
- goodfood