The Beginning...
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In the 1970s, Richard and Margaret Nield purchased a 242 hectare block of land to add to their existing 72 hectares in the Boyup Brook Shire. Naming the farm 'Beulah', the sheep and cropping enterprise was established. Their neighbour at the time, John Rifici from Perth, had established a vineyard growing grenache and muscat. As neighbours, Richard, Margaret and their children helped harvest the grapes during vintage.
In the 1990s, Richard and son, Craig, looked to diversify the farm as the wool industry was in a downturn. Knowing how well grapes grew in the area, they began to discuss suitable sites for a vineyard on the Beulah farm. This led to the 12 hectare vineyard being established 270m above sea level on a western hill with gravel loam over clay subsoils. In 1996, the Chardonnay block was planted, followed by the Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz in 1997. Later on, the vineyard was expanded with the Semillon and Viognier varieties being planted. |
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Where are we now? |
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Today sees Craig Nield as the head viticulturist and vineyard manager, working alongside the Beulah Family. The vineyard as been integrated into Beulah Farms and runs along with the Beulah Merino sheep enterprise.
Our grapes supply leading Great Southern and Margaret River wineries, with selected batches kept for the Beulah Wines brand. Our Winemakers, Andrew Cherry and Andrew Dawson, help us to produce our single vineyard, small batch premium wines. |
Our Family
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Richard and Margaret NieldFounders |
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Craig NieldVineyard Manager and Viticulturalist |
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Jodi NieldBeulah Wines Partner |
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Nield FamilyOur Helping Hands |
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SammyVineyard and Sheep Dog |
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FlorenceChief Pruning Supervisor |
Our Philosophy
"Beulah Wines values the use of sustainable practices with minimal chemical inputs
and no pesticides to produce premium wines. The quality of our wines reflects the unique location of the family-owned vineyard in the Blackwood Valley Wine Region."