George's Folly Wines

Having enjoyed the hospitality and great food and wines of the Fleurieu Peninsula region for many years, George and Jodie decided to investigate the possibility of a “lifestyle property” where their children could grow up enjoying and emulating their outdoorsy, fun, country childhoods. Jodie's idea was a beach retreat at Port Willunga where she could sit on the veranda with the latest issue of Conde Nast Traveller magazine (yes, she can dream) kids happily playing on the beach and beach walks with our loyal Staffy, Tex. Unbeknownst to her (but in hindsight not surprising),  George’s idea was a property on the banks of the Murray River where he could enjoy skiing – a sport he loved as a teen.

One fateful day in December 2015, George came home and made the announcement that he had purchased said lifestyle property, but it came with a catch – an 88 acre vineyard fronting the Finniss River at Currency Creek!! Family laughed “yep, and Pigs Might Fly too”, “What a Pie in the Sky idea”, you are “Off  with the Fairies” and "are you running with the Hares or Hunting with the Hounds" were some of the sayings bandied around that evening. Family did eventually adapt and now affectionately call said vineyard “George’s Folly”.

Initially planted for bulk grape supply to large wineries (which is still the mainstay of the property), George decided to graft the Riesling grapes over some varietals which could be made into the wines we enjoy today, and we now have a little patch which includes Roussanne, Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano and Sauvignon Gris, and in their infancy, Primativo and Saperavi. We haven't stopped there though, we are toying with the idea of planting several other Italian varietals in the next few years. 

And so our foray into the wine industry was born!

And, whilst we affectionately call the vineyard “George’s Folly”, we take it all pretty seriously as we like to drink and enjoy what we produce! As for the relaxing and skiing …. certainly not as much as we’d like!

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The ultimate food wine.

The "red wine lovers white".

Think peaches, cashews, beeswax, talc.

Think lemon curd, passionfruit, marzipan.

Think Pad Thai, Summer Curries, Cheese, Chicken, Firm Fish and George's Folly "Off with the Fairies" 2021 Roussanne

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Minimum quantity for "George's Folly | Off with the Fairies 2021 Roussanne" is 6.

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$26.00

NV Sparkling Roussanne Cuvee - your "go to" bubbles

Tiny beads of lemon curd, nashi pear and cashew - A celebratory flavour bomb

Think all the good things in life - crayfish, oysters, smoked salmon, pavlova, lemon tart

Think fun times, good friends, holidays, birthdays, retirements, weddings, celebrations .....

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Minimum quantity for "George's Folly | Off with the Fairies NV Sparkling Roussanne" is 6.

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$50.00

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$28.00

Almost as rare as hen's teeth, introducing our George's Folly Sauvignon Gris

Think summer in a bottle.

Think tropical fruits, rockmelon, apricots, white peaches

Think seafood - crays, prawns, pipi's, baked fish or gooey cheese.

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Minimum quantity for "George's Folly | So Vain Jane 2022 Sauvignon Gris" is 6.

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$26.00

Year-round versatility.

Think raspberries, fresh rosemary and graphite

Taste cherries, lively red fruits, hints of white pepper

Soft and juicy.

Enjoy in the company of great friends with porchetta, cassoulet, slow cooked meats, chickpea and chorizo stew or a delicious antipasto platter.


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Minimum quantity for "George's Folly | The Horse has Bolted 2020 Grenache/Shiraz" is 6.

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$26.00

Surprising aromas of mulberries, forest fruit compote, violets and vanilla

Think Moroccan Tagines and duck pasta

Think camping trips and late night conversations by the fire

Think dark plums, blackberries, rose water and Turkish delight

Think casual drinks whilst watching the footy on TV

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Minimum quantity for "George's Folly | Hares & Hounds 2021 Shiraz Roussanne" is 6.

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$29.00

One of our most popular and versatile wines.

Think bold, rustic, spicy, versatile.

Think Friday knock-off drinks.

Think Sunday family lunches.

Think berries, cherries, plums, tobacco, nutmeg ..

Think BBQ's, casseroles, pasta, slow cooked meats, pork belly, cheese AND our George's Folly "Pigs Might Fly" Montepulciano/Nero d'Avola

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Minimum quantity for "George's Folly | Pigs Might Fly 2023 Montepulciano/Nero d'Avola" is 6.

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$155.00

La Dolce Vita Pack

With all of our red wines represented in the "La Dolce Vita" pack, you really do get a chance to try everything, and we've done all the work for you! 

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$20.00

A lighter-weight, easy drinking Shiraz.

Think pepper, licorice, spice, oak

Think steak or lamb shank and rosemary pie.

Think cold winter, warm fire, steak and chips and George's Folly 2021 Shiraz

Think Dad, lifelong mates, cards, great conversation

If you like your Shiraz's a bit lighter, this one's for you!

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Minimum quantity for "George's Folly | Pie in the Sky 2021 Shiraz" is 6.

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$29.00

A wonderful mid-weight Winter red

Think cosy fires, pajamas, card games

Think camping, conversation, great friends

Think Friday wind-down drinks

Think pomegranate, quince, rhubarb, white pepper, tobacco, old leather

Think pizza, pasta, slow cooked meats, pungent cheese

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Minimum quantity for "George's Folly | Unguarded Moment 2021 Nero d'Avola" is 6.

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$140.00

A Trip to France pack.

Includes three each of our 2021 "Off with the Fairies Roussanne" and 2021"So Vain Jane" Sauvignon Gris

This equates to 10% discount

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Minimum quantity for "George's Folly | A Trip to France Pack" is 1.

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$25.00

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$100.00

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