Every bottle tells part of the Rooster & Robin story.
With the release of our 2026 Pinot Gris, that story takes on a new form. For the first time, our label features a native plant found here at Elmsroe Vineyard: the Silver Wattle, Acacia dealbata.
It marks the beginning of a series celebrating the native species that share this landscape with our vines, and the important role they play in the environment we're working to protect and restore.
Introducing the Silver Wattle
The delicate silver-grey foliage featured on our Pinot Gris label belongs to the Silver Wattle, a species native to Tasmania and south-eastern Australia.
With its soft, feathery leaves and masses of golden flowers appearing through winter and into early spring, it's a familiar part of Tasmania's forests and woodlands.
We're fortunate to have Silver Wattles growing naturally at Elmsroe and intend to establish more as part of our ongoing native planting and habitat restoration.
For us, featuring the Silver Wattle on the label is a small celebration of the landscape we call home—and a reminder that the vineyard is just one part of a much bigger living environment.
A valuable part of the landscape
Silver Wattle is a fast-growing pioneer species and is often among the first native plants to establish after fire or disturbance.
Its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen allows it to grow in relatively poor soils, while fallen leaves and branches return organic matter and nutrients to the surrounding environment. Its roots and spreading growth can help stabilise disturbed ground, and as the trees become established, their canopies provide shade and shelter for smaller plants.
These qualities make Silver Wattle a valuable part of carefully planned revegetation and habitat restoration within its natural range.
A home for insects, birds and wildlife
From winter into early spring, Silver Wattle bursts into masses of small golden flowers, providing an important seasonal source of pollen for native insects when fewer plants may be flowering.
Its foliage, bark and branches provide further places for insects to feed and shelter, which in turn helps support birdlife and other wildlife. As the trees mature, they add another layer of habitat, providing shelter, resting places and potential nesting opportunities.
It's all part of creating a more diverse and connected landscape at Elmsroe.
Growing the story at Elmsroe
Our work at Elmsroe has always extended beyond growing grapes.
We want the vineyard to exist within a healthy, diverse landscape where agriculture and nature can thrive alongside one another—the Rooster and the Robin.
Planting locally appropriate native species is one part of that long-term vision, helping connect areas of vegetation, strengthen habitat and encourage greater biodiversity across the property.
So the Silver Wattle on our first Pinot Gris label is more than a botanical illustration. For us, it represents regeneration, resilience and our commitment to leaving Elmsroe in better ecological condition for the future.
And as the first native species to appear on a Rooster & Robin label, it's the beginning of another story we're looking forward to telling.
The 2026 Nest Collection Pinot Gris
Fresh pear, white peach and crisp apple meet delicate florals and a subtle savoury note. The palate is bright yet beautifully textured, with fine natural acidity, purity of fruit and a long, refreshing finish reflecting the cool-climate character of Tasmania's East Coast.
Like the Silver Wattle on its label, this is a wine intrinsically connected to the place from which it comes.
DISCOVER THE 2026 PINOT GRIS →