Timeline
1893
Captain Henry Stentiford names the estate 'Laira' after his beloved ship.
Captain Henry Stentiford names the estate 'Laira' after his beloved ship.
1935
Tall Vines Shiraz is planted.
Tall Vines Shiraz is planted.
1950
Eric Brand acquires two hectares of Shiraz planted by the Captain, becomes a Coonawarra 'Blocker'.
Eric Brand acquires two hectares of Shiraz planted by the Captain, becomes a Coonawarra 'Blocker'.
1966
Eric produces his first wine, a Shiraz under the Brand's Laira label.
Eric produces his first wine, a Shiraz under the Brand's Laira label.
1968
Our oldest block Cabernet Sauvignon is planted.
Our oldest block Cabernet Sauvignon is planted.
1970
Awarded Stoddart Trophy at the Queensland Royal Wine show for the best 1 year old dry red.
Awarded Stoddart Trophy at the Queensland Royal Wine show for the best 1 year old dry red.
1971
Planting Cabernet grape vines for One Seven One.
Planting Cabernet grape vines for One Seven One.
1986
Eric's cellar opens - formerly a fruit drying shed, garage, workshop and barrel shed.
Eric's cellar opens - formerly a fruit drying shed, garage, workshop and barrel shed.
1993
Kirkgate Vineyard is planted, home to the iconic Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon.
Kirkgate Vineyard is planted, home to the iconic Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon.
1995
First vintage of Stentiford Shiraz produced.
First vintage of Stentiford Shiraz produced.
1996
Eric named patron of Coonawarra.
Eric named patron of Coonawarra.
1999
Peter Weinberg becomes Chief Winemaker for Brand's Laira.
Peter Weinberg becomes Chief Winemaker for Brand's Laira.
2000
New Cellar Door opens.
New Cellar Door opens.
2006
Best Cabernet Sauvignon for Show at the Royal National Show 2006.
Best Cabernet Sauvignon for Show at the Royal National Show 2006.
2009
First vintage of One Seven One Cabernet Sauvignon release.
First vintage of One Seven One Cabernet Sauvignon release.
2016
Blockers Gold Streak - awarded seven gold medals.
Blockers Gold Streak - awarded seven gold medals.
2017
Brand's Laira One Seven One awarded Best Coonawarra Cabernet at the International Wine Challenge.
Brand's Laira One Seven One awarded Best Coonawarra Cabernet at the International Wine Challenge.
