Another Aussie wine business to shut up shop

Another Australian wine business is shutting up shop after a recent wave of closures and financial failures. 

Teakle Wines at Port Lincoln on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula will cease business at the end of next month. 

The business was founded by Peter Teakle, who died in 2024. His son Ben Teakle, made the closure announcement. 

“Over the past 10 years our amazing team has created something truly special -– serving incredible food and producing award-winning wine,” he said.  

“But now it’s time for this chapter to come to an end and we’re sad to share that our winery, cellar door and restaurant will close at the end of March.

 “Running a boutique vineyard and chef-hatted restaurant in a remote location takes an enormous commitment, especially when we’ve set ourselves such high standards. 

"Therefore, I’ve made the very hard decision to call time on Teakle Wines and Line & Label after a decade of achievement. 

“There’s nothing we would have done differently. I’m so proud of our team and the timing of this means we’re going out on a high. We recently won our seventh chef hat and it’s been a bumper summer. It’s just the right time.

“A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful staff, customers and suppliers for being a massive part of our success. People have always been at the heart of our story and we couldn’t have done it without you.”

The business will close on March 29 and vouchers and deposits will be refunded. 

A business closing with its head held high. 

Teakle family wine dream lives on

Regional wine pioneer Peter Teakle was a man with a vision.

And even though Teakle died last year his dream lives on. 

Founded by Peter Teakle in 2016, the business now known as Teakle Wines is based out of the wine mainstream at Port Lincoln on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

Teakle made his fortune printing wine labels, transforming his family's Adelaide business, Collotype Labels, into a global multi-million-dollar company.

He was so impressed with Port Lincoln after visiting that he decided it would be the perfect place for his impending semi-retirement. And a place that could become a tourism hotspot. 

The venue is now a regional landmark, offering much more than just wines.

"Peter’s commitment to transforming Port Lincoln and the Eyre Peninsula into a premier food and wine destination was evident in everything he did," his family said.

Peter’s philanthropy and unwavering support for the wider Port Lincoln community will be remembered and cherished. He leaves an indelible mark on our community, our region and our industry.

"Without doubt, Peter’s greatest strength was his ability to bring people together and he genuinely loved the personal and professional relationships he developed across his many endeavours.

Peter was the patriarch of our family and our business. We look forward to continuing his legacy for generations to come."

The business is being expanded by Teakle's family with expansive vineyards overlooking the fishing town, a tasting facility, winery tours, the Line & Label restaurant and some beautiful gardens that host picnics and gatherings.

“We are proud to carry forward my father’s vision”, says son Ben Teakle, now managing director, said at a recent re-launch of the brand. 

“While our wines will continue to evolve with the climate, our commitment to quality will never waver.”

The new Teakle Wines logo (above) draws inspiration from the barrel-shaped architecture of the cellar door. 

The wines are made by talented Liz Heidenreich, formerly of Wirra Wirra, Wolf Blass and Sevenhill, as well having her own Barossa -based wine brand.

 

I'm working my way through the current Teakle releases and have enjoyed the texturally interesting 2024 Riesling. 

See www.teaklewines.com