Tractorless Vineyard at 132 Compton Park Road, Berrima in the NSW Southern Highlands lives up to its name: sheep, not tractors, manage the vineyard floor, guided by biodynamic principles and a commitment to active land regeneration. The cool-climate estate grows Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet alongside experimental varieties such as Aleatico Moscato, Saperavi and Nebbiolo, combining old-world knowledge with regenerative new-world techniques. Beyond wine, the property runs a fully integrated food system producing grass-fed beef, Hampshire Down lamb and nutrient-dense vegetables. The cellar door is open Friday and Saturday 11am–3pm (last tastings 2pm), with bookings available other days by arrangement.
The vineyard operates on biodynamic principles and regenerative farming practices — no tractors, no synthetic inputs. While no specific third-party certifier is named on their website, their approach goes beyond standard organic, using biodynamic preparations, composting and managed grazing to restore soil health.
Their cool-climate range includes Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Shiraz Cabernet and experimental varieties including Aleatico Moscato, Saperavi and Nebbiolo — premium expressions grown at altitude in the Southern Highlands.
Yes. The cellar door is open Friday and Saturday 11am–3pm (last tastings at 2pm). Bookings at other times can be arranged by emailing bookings@tractorlessvineyard.com.au. The address is 132 Compton Park Road, Berrima NSW 2577.
Rather than using machinery, the vineyard relies on sheep for sustainable vineyard floor management — a practical expression of their regenerative philosophy where animals, not engines, do the work.