Charlotte Dalton

I love wine. I have been making wine all over the world for close to two decades. I have been drinking wine all over the world for longer. I love how I feel when I walk through vineyards. I love the journey of turning grapes into wine. I love to watch the personalities develop in every single barrel and I love to observe the effect of the years passing on bottles of wine. To drink my friend's wines brings me so much pleasure as does discovering wines from artists and places that I don't know.

In case you were wondering; Dalton is my middle name and was my Grandfather Hardy's christian name. When my 3 brothers and I were little children, my amazing and dearly missed mother, used to tuck us into bed at night and say "love you, love me - love me, love you"

- Charlotte Hardy x

About the Winemaker

Charlotte Dalton

Charlotte Hardy's passion for wine is palpable, rooted in nearly two decades of global winemaking experience and a lifelong love affair with the drink. From walking through vineyards to witnessing the transformation of grapes into wine, every step of the process brings her immense joy. With Charlotte Dalton Wines, she aims to share that joy with others, believing that wine should be crafted with a happy heart and a content soul. Named after her grandfather and inspired by her mother's loving bedtime ritual, each bottle embodies Charlotte's dedication to spreading happiness and connection through her craft.

The Region

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Adelaide Hills, a renowned wine region located in South Australia, is gaining recognition for its natural winemaking practices and cool-climate wines. Situated in the Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills benefits from its elevation, which provides cool temperatures and a long growing season, ideal for producing high-quality grapes. Natural winemakers in Adelaide Hills prioritize organic and biodynamic farming methods, eschewing chemical additives and pesticides in favor of sustainable vineyard practices. They cultivate a variety of grape varieties, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, with minimal intervention to produce wines that reflect the region's unique terroir and the purity of the fruit. Adelaide Hills' natural wines are known for their freshness, vibrancy, and elegance, with Sauvignon Blanc offering crisp acidity and tropical fruit flavors, Chardonnay providing complex citrus and stone fruit notes, and Pinot Noir showcasing delicate red berry flavors and silky tannins. As the demand for authentic and terroir-driven wines continues to grow, Adelaide Hills remains a leading destination in the natural wine movement, offering a taste of Australia's winemaking heritage and commitment to sustainability with every bottle.