Chambers

Chambers is a privately owned winery and was established in 1858 by William Chambers who decided to emigrate to Australia after a disagreement with his employer in Norfolk, England.

He and his sons; Philip and Jabez, had previously gained experience in viticulture (vineyard management) in France, sponsored by their former employer.

Established in 1858 by William Chambers emigrated to Australia after a disagreement with his employer in Norfolk, England. He and his sons; Philip and Jabez, came with experience in viticulture (vineyard management) in France.


William initially leased a plot of land from John Foord directly opposite one of the regions earliest vignerons; Anton Ruch. With the help of his son Philip, he planted a rose hedge around the boundary and named the property Rosewood.


With the Chambers knowledge of viticulture and Anton’s winemaking experience, there is a strong likelihood that both parties gained something from their close proximity. This further strengthened by William Chambers negotiating with the Gold Miners on Anton’s behalf, when claims were staked out on each of their properties after the discovery of gold in September 1860.

The story is told that Anton locked himself in his bark hut to protect himself and his precious wines from the rowdy miners.