The West Australians are certainly different... old but young....or old heads on young shoulders...whichever...it's certainly a quixotic and juxtaposed world from here.
Situated on the largest island, yet the smallest continent; all the way on west coast, it was the site of the first touchpoint of European discovery, yet the last state to be developed.
Although one of the oldest continents on earth, it wasn’t until the 1960s that some of Australia's hidden treasures were discovered. The Margaret River region has now grown into one of the foremost winegrowing regions of the world. The vignerons of Altus Rise were pioneers of this region and have long recognised that viewing things in a different light can reap rewards.
On the vibrant 'Wildlight' labels, the energetic, ever-changing environment - the vivid interplay of light across the sky, the Gunyulgup Brook bubbling through the rich loam gravelly soils buoyed by the cooling flurry of ocean breezes - is all reflected in two distinct colour ways, encapsulating their bold vision on these exciting wines.
Raising the bar has resulted in delicious wines that express the perfect balance of region and vintage. The angled and rising branding on the caps accentuates this determined focus. With sights set high and the use of the highest quality fruit, Altus Rise crafts distinctive wines that are a proud representation of the world class level that Margaret River wines can achieve.
Contrasting to the bright saturated colours of the 'Wildlight' labels, the 'Ascension' labels elevate the most premium wines of Altus Rise to a higher level. A linocut linework of the rising terrain on deep black is printed on uncoated stock, with gold foil, embossing and gloss highlights add prestige and tactility to this premium wine.
Studio: Harcus Design
Creative Director: Annette Harcus
Designer & Illustrator: Jaimee-Lee Field
Photography: Stephen Clarke
Label printers: Multicolor Australia
