Our Story

Where Our Story Begins

Generations in the Glass

Fifth-generation winemaker Ross Gehrig is proudly guiding the next chapter of John Gehrig Wines.

With a wine science degree and vintage experience across France, Israel and Australia, Ross blends modern knowledge with old-school instincts. But one belief always comes first: great wine is made in the vineyard.

Guided by history, grown for today.

A Family Legacy in the Vines

At the helm is Ross Gehrig, a fifth-generation winemaker with an unwavering focus on vineyard quality. His philosophy is simple: great wine starts with great grapes. Every decision, from pruning to picking, is made with the end glass in mind.

Ross’ father, John, established the Oxley vineyard and winery on the banks of the King River in 1976. Since then, Ross has taken on the challenge of guiding the next generation of Gehrigs, continuing the family tradition while crafting wines of distinction that honour the past and look confidently to the future.

In 2011, the pull of family roots proved irresistible. Ross and his wife Meghan expanded the business to Rutherglen, returning to John’s birthplace with the establishment of a second vineyard and cellar door site in Gooramadda, east of Rutherglen.

More Than a Winery

John Gehrig Wines is, and always has been, a family affair. From the vineyard to the cellar door, every bottle tells a story of place, people, and perseverance. We’d love to welcome you in, pour you a glass, and share a little of that story with you.

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Our Journey

The Roots Are Planted

A winemaking legacy begins in North-East Victoria

The Gehrig family begins winemaking in the Rutherglen/Barnawartha region after emigrating from Europe, planting roots in Victorian viticulture.

John Gehrig Wines Is Born

A new chapter on the banks of the King River

John Gehrig Wines is officially established in Oxley, with John Gehrig carving out a reputation for expressive, cool-climate wines in the King Valley.

Building the Brand

Crafting wines, community, and character

Decades of refinement, experimentation, and consistency shape the winery’s style, cellar door experience, and loyal following.

A Return to Rutherglen

Reconnecting with the family’s origins

The fifth generation steps in, expanding the business with a historic vineyard and winery site in Gooramadda, strengthening ties to the Gehrig family’s earliest roots.

Fifth-Generation Stewardship

Honouring tradition while shaping the future

Ross and Meghan Gehrig lead the winery forward, producing a diverse range of table wines, fortifieds, and small-batch releases across two renowned regions.

Quality Winemakers Since 1860

Still family-owned. Still hands-on. Still evolving.

With cellar doors in both King Valley and Rutherglen, John Gehrig Wines continues to blend heritage, innovation, and regional character in every bottle.