2004
The Agnew family entered the Australian wine industry with the acquisition of the historic Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard in the Hunter Valley
2011
After extraordinary growth over the subsequent seven years, the family acquired the neighbouring Cockfighter’s Ghost and Pooles Rock brands
2012
All brands were consolidated under one winemaking house, allowing for significant upgrades to be made.
2012
Jeff was promoted to Chief Winemaker for Agnew Wines, overseeing the Audrey Wilkinson, Cockfighter’s Ghost and Pooles Rock labels
2015
In February 2015 the founder of Agnew Wines, Brian Agnew, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer after 2 ½ years. Valerie Agnew succeeded Brian as Chairman of Agnew Wines in 2015
2019
After farewelling our long-serving Chief Winemaker Jeff Byrne, Xanthe Hatcher was promoted to our new Chief Winemaker for Agnew Wines, overseeing the Audrey Wilkinson, Cockfighter’s Ghost and Pooles Rock labels.
