Our Story
Two Victorians with a passion for good food and wine, Lloyd & Sarah chased our dream and moved from inner-city Melbourne to Barossa Valley, an area that we fell in love with many years prior. The wines we make come from the fruit that we grow and are made in the style that we enjoy drinking.
Since squishing the first grapes in 2017 and officially launching our first wines in 2020, we’re excited with where we’re up to and where we’re going!
Genista Wines
Two Victorians with a passion for good food and wine, Lloyd & Sarah chased our dream and moved from inner-city Melbourne to Barossa Valley, an area that we fell in love with many years prior. The wines we make come from the fruit that we grow and are made in the style that we enjoy drinking.
Since squishing the first grapes in 2017 and officially launching our first wines in 2020, we’re excited with where we’re up to and where we’re going!
The Genista Clan
Lloyd Broom
Vigneron • Winemaker
In 2015, Lloyd made a bold move — buying, building, and relocating interstate with Sarah — and shifted careers from selling wine in retail to making it as a cellar hand. That first vintage, and every year since, has been a journey of excitement, challenge, and discovery, with each day bringing something new to learn. Lloyd’s passion for winemaking is unmistakable, and with a strong drive to keep growing, he’s excited to forge ahead with his own creations in the years to come.
Sarah Gregory
Marketing
When Lloyd first suggested moving to the Barossa Valley and buying a vineyard, Sarah thought he was nuts! But what started as a wild idea quickly became home — and now, she couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. By day, Sarah is a Marketing Director at a global EdTech company and enjoys travelling the world — but she loves nothing more than coming home to their little house among the vines, jumping in to help during vintage and events.
Ella
The OG
Ella is living her best retired life, snoozing from bed to chair to couch, and keeping watch over her kingdom vineyard.
Tabitha "Tabsy"
VINEYARD Gymnast
In October 2020 we adopted Tabitha from the local Barossa Wildlife Rescue (BWR). She is cheeky, squeaky and wants to be friends with everyone, humans and animals alike!
Ollie
Ginger ninja
In October 2024 we adopted Ollie, a shy ginger kitty found roaming in the Adelaide Hills. He is a chatty boy, and loves his new sisters!
Willow & Poppy
THE DUCK CREW
For Lloyd's birthday, he said he wanted duck - Sarah thought he meant for dinner! Instead we returned home with two very alive Muscovy ducks adopted from BWR. The girls enjoy swimming in their pond, snacking on snails and mowing the grass.
