Cavedon Wines is the latest chapter in a story that dates back almost 50 years. Like many Italian families, the Cavedons settled in the King Valley in the 1970s but it was their son Dino that fell in love with the prospect of growing high quality grapes for wine. One of the early pioneers of the region, his passion and skill was quickly recognised and he was approached by the Department of Agriculture to develop viticulture techniques to further the field.

In 2018 Dino passed the reins to his daughter Pia and her husband Gabe. Pia and Gabe grew up in the King Valley both working on the vineyard at various times in their childhood. They began developing a winery concept that would carry on Dino’s legacy of innovation in the King Valley, and so Cavedon Wines was born. His face adorning every bottle, Dino’s influence is felt both literally and metaphorically as the pair receive his wisdom and aim to honour his life-long commitment. 

 

Largely self-taught, Gabe heads up the winemaking with meticulous attention to detail utilising techniques that rare in the region including skin contact in whites, early picking and pressing of reds and bottle fermentation with Prosecco. Spending the majority of the year growing the fruit provides both Gabe and Pia immense respect for the fruit and so the wines are made in an effort to reflect this work. One of the industry's rising stars, Gabe has twice been nominated for Young Gun Winemaker of the Year.