Pioneering Organic Distilling: Our Spirits Journey
A look at the milestones that made us Australia's first certified organic distillery.
From Vine to Still: A Story of Dedication
While Harris Organic Wines began in 1998, our journey into crafting certified organic spirits is a story of pioneering dedication that cemented our place as the only certified organic winery and distillery in the Perth region. Our founder, Duncan Harris, combined his engineering background with a passion for organic viticulture to create a closed-loop system that transforms our estate-grown grapes into pure, high-quality spirits.
This commitment culminated in a series of landmark achievements that have helped define the certified organic spirits market in Australia.
Key Milestones in Our Organic Spirits History
| Year | Milestone | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Distillery Established & Certified Organic | Following our commitment to organic viticulture (certified organic since 2006), we secured our manufacturing license and officially became Harris Organic Distillery—Australia's first certified organic distillery. |
| 2007 | First Spirits Produced | The first distilled spirits were created on-site, a culmination of years of preparation and technical expertise by our founder. |
| 2010 | Australia's First Certified Organic Vodka | Our handcrafted, grape-based vodka and Australia's first certified organic brandy became commercially available, establishing Harris Organic Vodka as a non-grain, gluten-free spirit. |
| 2025 | Western Australia's First Sustainablity Award | Our hard work has been recognised, Harris Organic Wine & Spirits was awarded the Pan Pacific Perth Sustainability Award. |
Our history is not just about making spirits; it's about leading the way for certified organic production and sustainability in the Australian spirits industry.
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