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Calabria Family Wines

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Rating
Some praise, no criticism

Winery

Founded in 1945 by Francesco and Elisabetta Calabria. Today their grandchildren run the company. Acquired 140-year-old McWilliam's Wines after it was placed into administration in 2020. Other recent purchases include Hanwood Winery, Deakin Estate, and La La Land Wines.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Calabria Family Wines Pty Ltd
Environment 4/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 4 (Leading) in its 2023 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO (2023)
Environment Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified
This company owns and operates vineyards certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, a voluntary program that focuses on several key areas: land and soil, water, people and business, biodiversity, energy, and waste.
Source: Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (2023)

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Company Details

Type Family-owned private company
Founded 1945
Aus Manufacturing Yes
Subsidiaries McWilliam's Wines Group Pty Ltd 

Wine maker

Owns wineries around Australia and one in California. Sold 3 wineries to Hong Kong's CK Life Sciences for $15.7 million in 2015. Family-owned for 143 years until 2020 when the company collapsed and was subsequently acquired by Calabria Family Wines.

Contact Details

Address 1283 Brayne Rd, Griffith, NSW, 2680, Australia
Phone 02 6969 0800
Email info@calabriawines.com.au
Website www.calabriawines.com.au

Products / Brands

McWilliam's Wines
McWilliams Max Brandy


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