Capel Vale Wines

Dr Peter Pratten planted vines along the Capel River in 1974, deliberately leaving the banks undisturbed for the native Mountain Ducks that still waddle the property today. Half a century on, the family winery draws fruit from Geographe, Wilyabrup, and Mount Barker — all vinified here. The 1986 Riesling that took Australian National Dry White Champion remains the benchmark story.