Our Story

OUR PEOPLE

Laughing Jack Wines is a family owned and operated winery, the company consists of parents Ian & Carol Kalleske alongside sons Nathan, Shawn and Damon Kalleske.

OUR VINEYARDS

The vineyards and family farm are surrounded by majestic Blue and Red Gum trees (Eucalyptus species) which harbor the ‘Kookaburra’ bird, a member of the Kingfisher family. The nickname of these birds is the ‘Laughing Jack’, so named by the early settlers for their fiendish laughter when staking claim to their territory. Kookaburras have inspired writers and poets alike from yesteryear and continue to do so today.

OUR HISTORY

Laughing Jack Wines was established in 1999, when Shawn made his first release of Laughing Jack Shiraz (now known as Greenock Shiraz).  A total of 355 dozen was bottled and released to the market in 2002 – Laughing Jack Wines had begun!

MEET THE FAMILY
SOURCE OF GREAT WINE
THE BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS

Laughing Jack Members

Welcome Back

Forgot your password?

All members receive a discount on wine purchases
plus bonus deals offered in our monthly newsletters.

You will receive first access to new and limited release wines
plus invitations to exclusive dinners and events.

Your cart is currently empty.

Return to shop

...or checkout as a guest
Checkout as a Guest
×

HEAT POLICY

Wine is heat sensitive. During the warmer months we reserve the right to hold orders in instances of extreme heat, until there is a clear path of non-extreme temperatures between us and you. All orders are packed and stored safely in our cellar awaiting better conditions to send the wine when it can be more safely dispatched to you.

Alternatively, you may request immediate dispatch despite the heat (at your risk) by choosing ‘Yes’.