Wayne Quilliam. Image courtesy Mt Yengo Wines
Australian Indigenous-owned wine brand Mt Yengo Wines said it has seen a “tenfold” surge in growth over the last three months, with expansion into Coles Liquor, Carnival Cruises, and a partnership with O’Leary Walker wines.
Co-owner Wayne Quilliam, an Australian artist and proud Palawa man, attributed the growth to consumers craving the “unique” offering of an Indigenous brand that also promotes First Nations art and culture.
“We have been working with one of the country’s leading winemakers, David O’Leary, and Nick and Jack Walker from the O’Leary Walker Winery for nearly five years, crafting our premium range of wines which are served in some of Australia’s best restaurants including Rockpool Sydney and Midden by Mark Olive at the Opera House,” said Quilliam.
“In a major coup we have also signed a deal to see these premium wines served on Carnival Cruises, including P&O and Princess Cruises, with more than 1,200 cases sold in the last six weeks alone. This is something we are very proud of, with very few Australian brands given this opportunity to supply cruise ships in Australia.
“We also have three new wines launched into Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor (Coles Liquor) as well as supplied to major corporates including KPMG, E&Y, Macquarie Group, Deloitte and PwC.
“Our people are proud to see an Indigenous brand thriving in this space. We want our wine to be a celebration of diversity, unity, and the remarkable resilience of Indigenous culture,” Quilliam said.
Mt Yengo Wines said its export opportunities are also on the rise, as it finalises its distribution into China in January, with further plans in 2025 to expand the brand to the UK and parts of Europe.
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