If one of our wines has brought you here, welcome.
We’re so pleased you found us.
Take a moment to discover the story behind the bottle, explore our vineyard and current releases, and get to know the people behind Weathercraft.
Beechworth, Victoria
Welcome to Weathercraft
A couple of ex-Melbournians followed their dream to cultivate and produce New World wines inspired by Old World excellence in what they consider the best wine region in Australia for chardonnay: Beechworth.
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Fruit grown on our estate
Organically grown in Beechworth, from vines we tend ourselves
Wine crafted in our winery
Small-batch wines shaped by touch, timing and close observation
Bottled here on our estate
Less movement, more care — from budburst to bottle
The Vineyard
Discover our Estate
At Weathercraft, we see soil not just as a foundation, but as a living force. Our approach goes beyond organic principles, embracing biological farming - a philosophy that nurtures soil health as the heart of vine vitality. Rather than reacting to problems, we focus on building resilience from the ground up, creating an environment where vines, fruit, and wine naturally flourish. The result is wine that speaks clearly of place, season, and craftsmanship - an honest reflection of the land we tend with care.
"Our vineyard is home to around 10,000 vines - and each season, I lay hands on every one of them at least three times, often more. From pruning and cane laying to leaf plucking, bunch thinning, wire tucking and harvesting, each vine is managed by hand. It’s not just about vigilance — it’s about connection. This deep, physical involvement gives the wine I make every chance to express the best of the season, the site, and the integrity of its raw ingredient."
The People
Meet the Joneses
Hugh and Raquel Jones are the partnership behind Weathercraft.
Nearly a decade in, their small Beechworth estate has been shaped by extraordinary seasons, hard questions and the relentless work of building a vertically integrated wine business from the ground up. As farmers, business owners and human beings, they have had to adapt quickly, think deeply and stay humble enough to question not only what they did not yet understand, but the status quo of how a wine business should operate.
Playing to their strengths, Raquel leads the viticulture and winemaking, bringing together science, creativity and instinct from budburst to bottle. Hugh brings steady support across the estate and a unique commercial acumen to the business behind the label. Together, they have built Weathercraft into a small but mighty winery defined by resilience, humility and an unwavering pursuit of quality.
"The perfect vineyard site does not exist — only the patience to understand it, the humility to adapt, and the discipline to turn its limits into strengths."
