Richard Bate, Winemaker, Barossa Valley

Richard Bate Winemaker Barossa Valley Story by Arete Wines

The Road Less Travelled Sauvignon “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less travelled by. And that has made all the difference” Robert Frost

Wine, in many respects is a metaphor for life...

The Road Less Travelled Sauvignon is a challenging wine that Richard believes may polarise opinion.

For some, non conformity is a choice, for others it is gift...

The story of this wine parallels that of his son Jack. He walks the road less travelled on a daily basis and will do so for life.

His story is one of living with autism.

The road less travelled is one that is paved with unexpected delights.

Jack has redefined the meaning of patience; his very being sheds new perspective on the world. Without words or speech, Jack can charm anyone he meets. The concepts of lying, cheating or passing judgment are completely foreign.

Just because somebody or something doesn’t fit into neat boxes doesn’t make them any less relevant or beautiful.

Instead it has inspired Richard to be the best he can be…