Sad news from the Victorian fires with family-owned Fowles Wines outside Avenel, north of Melbourne, suffering a "horror" blaze that left scorched vines, homes and sheds destroyed and dead sheep.
"Horror visited us on the vineyard in the past few days," owner Matt Fowles reported on social media. "We lost our home, sheds, vineyards and livestock. We are heartbroken."
But Fowles reported some good news.
"Thanks to the bravery of our team, friends and the CFA and helicopters, the winery is still standing."
Fowles said they had received offers of fruit from the 2025 vintage from other wineries and said: "Our cellar door and restaurant is unharmed and as soon as we are safely able to, we will re-open and welcome you back with open arms for some big hugs.
"Thanks for all the support - it means the world to our family. Our hearts go out to all the other local families fighting similar battles."
The Strathbogie Ranges winery, which produces around 80,000 cases a year, lost its entire crop
Sounds like a producer worth supporting down the road. And they will be open on Sunday.
Image: Matt Fowles, Facebook
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