Living Roots Wine & Co. is the kind of modern winery that perfectly bridges heritage and innovation. Founded by Sebastian and Colleen Hardy, it is a rare transatlantic project. Sebastian brings generations of winemaking tradition from his family in South Australia, while Colleen grew up among the vines of New York’s Finger Lakes, one of the most exciting cool climate regions in the United States.
In the Finger Lakes, Living Roots crafts expressive, textured wines from varieties like Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, and Pinot Noir. These wines are shaped by the region’s glacial soils, high elevation sites, and long, temperate growing season. Their winemaking style is minimalist and transparent with no heavy oak and no unnecessary additions. Just pure fruit, clean lines, and the energy of their landscape.
What makes Living Roots stand out is its dual hemisphere vision. While their Finger Lakes wines are made in Rochester, NY, their Australian range is produced in the Adelaide Hills. This makes them the only U.S. winery with a year-round, dual vintage approach and allows them to learn, adapt, and innovate constantly across two very different terroirs.
Chardonnay
Cabernet Franc
Sparkling
