Our Approach
Munda
....is the Wirangu and Kokatha word for land that pre-dates the French concept of terroir by tens of thousands of years.
At Munda Wines, we have a single aspiration: to produce exceptional wines that exemplify the unique munda of their region.
As a 100% Aboriginal-owned, national wine company, we have a unique opportunity to showcase the diverse and beautiful landscapes of Australia's most renown wine regions, and we're proud of the carefully curated suite of wines we produce.
We invite you to connect with a deeper story of Australian wine - an ancient perspective on a contemporary industry.
Explore our approach:
We walk a different path. By working with Traditional Owners, grape growers and winemakers across Australia, we can tell a broader story of Australia through wine.
Our Winemaking
Our winemaking philosophy centers on restraint. We always want to showcase and highlight the characteristics of the munda - the land. In the winery we take a path of minimal intervention, and preference second and third use oak regimes to ensure this element of our winemaking has only a subtle influence. Finally, we bottle relatively early to capture the brightness and vibrancy of our wines.
Ultimately, we aim to create connection. By taking a restrained approach to any winemaking interventions, and allowing the natural personality of the wines to shine, we can connect people back to the landscapes, stories and munda of the land that produced them.
Relationships First
Everything we do starts with our relationships. We make wine in regions where we have a connection with the Traditional Owners, who have given their permission for us to work on Country and to use Language on our labels and in our storytelling.
We prioritise selling our wine directly to our customers through our mailing list and website so that we have a relationship with the people who drink, share and enjoy our wines.
And we work actively to support our broader community - attending and donating to events, fundraisers and campaigns as often as we can.
Storytelling
Munda Ways is a storytelling company that happens to sell wine, rather than a wine company that does marketing.
We believe passionately in the power of shared understanding - of empowerment through education. We use Munda Wines as a vehicle to tell these important stories, and share the richness and depth of Aboriginal culture, language and knowledge with a broader audience.
Sometimes it's the smallest spark of knowledge that can capture attention and light a fire of curiosity, which leads to a journey of seeking, listening, and understanding. We believe Munda Wines can be that spark, poured and shared between glasses across Australia and around the world.
Connection to Country
Munda Wines Owner and Founder Pauly Vandenbergh hails from beautiful Wirangu and Kokotha Country on the far west coast of South Australia, and these landscapes - and the knowledge they carry - is entwined with every aspect of Munda Wines.
Our name - Munda - is the Wirangu word for land (or terroir) that proudly adorns all our labels, along with the Traditional Country of each region where we make our wines. We weave Language and knowledge through our newsletters, tasting notes, printed collateral and storytelling, and take every opportunity to elevate and celebrate the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, travel and live.
Wine Reviews & Awards
We think our unique approach pays off. Read ratings and reviews of our wines below.
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