Our Story

The story of Beyond the Pines began many years ago, with a chance meeting between Matt, a winemaker, and Emma, a doctor, while they were both still studying their respective craft at university. While many friends consider this a perfect example of opposites attract, the pair soon realised they had plenty in common, especially a love of food and wine.

Emma is the more grounded partner, a reliable sounding board for Matt’s never-ending reel of ideas. Without her restraint and realism, the brand would be making over 100 different wines from 100 different regions by now. Not only is she the quiet brains of the outfit but also brings a discerning palate that we can trust to help Matt develop our wines. She is a patient operator to say the least!

Matt is the passionate visionary for our little wine brand and his creative chaos keeps things evolving all the time. Growing up in the Adelaide Hills, the Wind River vineyard was the wild playground of his youth and his love for this patch of dirt runs bone deep. His early career experience in South Australia was followed by years of exploration of wine regions both here and abroad. This opportunity to experience winemaking for several fine establishments around the world has built Matt’s breadth of knowledge and deep appreciation for this ancient industry. He loves that every vintage brings its own challenges and unique character. He enjoys nothing more than walking the vineyard as the seasons change, usually with Emma in tow.

Eight years on from their first meeting, and with much encouragement from his partner in crime, Matt finally took the leap to create his dream of Beyond the Pines. The name Beyond the Pines reflects Matt’s passion for the area he was raised and pays homage to the true origin of beautiful wine – the vineyard. Tucked in amongst acres of pine forest in the Adelaide Hills, sits the Wind River vineyard. Although we are now starting to dabble with fruit from other special regions around the country, Wind River will always remain the inspiration and birthplace of our story.

After crafting the first five vintages of Beyond the Pines, along with welcoming a special new addition to the family (Baby Teddy), we feel like the whole picture is finally being painted. Our love affair for the industry is showcased in our small batch wines, brought to you through a labour of love.