Talisman Wines

Talisman Wines is a family-owned winery located in the Ferguson Valley, within the Geographe Wine Region of Western Australia. The estate was originally established as a contract grape grower, with vineyards producing fruit for award-winning Western Australian wineries from 1999. In 2009, the Robinson family launched the Talisman label, marking their transition from growers to wine producers. The winery is known for its much-loved Zinfandel, among other wines, and operates a picturesque cellar door overlooking a river-fed dam and surrounding bushland. The property was purchased in the late 1980s by Kim and Jenny Robinson, who sought a country getaway with specific environmental attributes. Kim Robinson, a geologist, recognised the land's viticultural potential. Today, the second generation, Anita Robinson, serves as vigneron and manages the vineyards, winery, and cellar door, while the third generation is also becoming involved. Talisman Wines remains a private, family-run operation, selling primarily through its cellar door, wine club, and online shop.

Talisman Wines traces its origins to the late 1980s when Kim and Jenny Robinson, along with their young children, searched for a country getaway. Kim Robinson, a geologist, had a list of environmental requirements and searched from Perth to Esperance before choosing a property in the Ferguson Valley, captivated by its natural waterfall. The family initially used the property for weekend retreats. Kim soon recognised the land's potential as a vineyard, and the property was established as a contract grower. From 1999, the vineyards produced fruit for several award-winning Western Australian wineries. In 2009, the Robinson family decided to establish their own wine label, Talisman. Since then, the winery has developed a reputation for its estate-grown wines, particularly Zinfandel. Anita Robinson, the second generation, now manages the vineyards, winery, and cellar door, dividing her time between Perth and the Geographe Wine Region. The third generation of the Robinson family is also becoming involved in the business.

• 2009

  The Robinson family establishes the Talisman wine label.

• 1999

  Vineyards begin producing fruit for award-winning Western Australian wineries as a contract grower.

• 1989

  Kim and Jenny Robinson purchase the Ferguson Valley property.

Family-owned boutique winery with a focus on estate-grown wines and a picturesque cellar door experience.

• Zinfandel

  A much-loved wine offered at the cellar door.

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