Temple Bruer Wines is one of Australia’s true organic wine pioneers, known for certified organic, vegan friendly and preservative-free wines from South Australia. The preservative-free range began in 2006 and now covers sparkling, whites, rosé and reds, making Temple Bruer one of the most useful brands for customers seeking classic wine styles with no added sulphur dioxide. Learn more.

About Temple Bruer Wines

Temple Bruer Wines is a South Australian organic producer with deep roots in Langhorne Creek and a long-standing commitment to cleaner farming and winemaking. The original vineyard dates back to 1973, while the winery was built in time for the 1980 vintage. Over the decades, Temple Bruer has become strongly associated with certified organic wine, vegan friendly styles and one of Australia’s most established preservative-free wine ranges.

The preservative-free journey began in 2006, when Barbara Bruer challenged David Bruer to make wine without added sulphur dioxide. That decision became a defining part of the Temple Bruer story. Today, the same practical, detail-focused approach continues: careful fruit selection, clean cellar practices and low-oxygen handling so the wines remain stable and expressive without added sulphites.

• South Australian organic wine producer with roots in Langhorne Creek
• Original vineyard established in 1973 and winery built for the 1980 vintage
• Known for certified organic, vegan friendly and preservative-free wines
• Preservative-free winemaking program began in 2006

Where Is Temple Bruer From?

Temple Bruer is based in South Australia, with its original vineyard in Langhorne Creek and wines also drawing from warm-climate South Australian regions. Langhorne Creek is known for generous reds, reliable ripening and soft, approachable structure, while Riverland fruit can bring bright citrus, apple and tropical notes to the white wines. This gives the range broad appeal across classic Australian red and white styles.

Organic, Vegan and Preservative-Free Winemaking

Temple Bruer is best known for certified organic wines and a serious commitment to preservative-free winemaking. These wines are made without added sulphur dioxide, using careful handling, good hygiene and bottling practices designed to minimise oxygen exposure. The range is also vegan friendly, making it especially useful for customers seeking organic wine with no added preservatives.

What Makes Temple Bruer Different?

Temple Bruer stands apart because preservative-free wine is not a side project; it is central to the brand. The range includes sparkling, white, rosé and red styles, giving customers genuine choice rather than one token no-added-sulphur bottle. The wines remain familiar and food-friendly, which is exactly what many customers want when they are trying preservative-free wine for the first time.

What Is Temple Bruer Known For?

Temple Bruer is known for organic and preservative-free wines that still taste like classic Australian wine. Expect bright Chardonnay, silky Pinot Noir, generous Shiraz, structured Cabernet Merlot and refreshing rosé, all made with a clean, modern profile. The wines suit customers who want fewer additions without losing familiar flavour, texture and dinner-table versatility.

Michelle’s Top 3 Temple Bruer Wines to Try

These three bottles show the strength of Temple Bruer’s preservative-free range — a creamy modern Chardonnay, a silky Pinot Noir and a classic Cabernet Merlot dinner red.

• Temple Bruer Preservative Free Chardonnay — a bright, modern Chardonnay with green apple, lemon curd, ripe pear, pineapple and a creamy mid-palate from malo fermentation. Fresh, dry and food-friendly.
• Temple Bruer Preservative Free Pinot Noir — a light-to-medium Pinot Noir with dark cherry, raspberry, plum, rosemary, thyme, cardamom and clove. Silky, savoury and lovely slightly chilled.
• Temple Bruer Preservative Free Cabernet Merlot — a dry Cabernet Merlot with blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, plum, clove, cinnamon and fine tannins. Structured, savoury and built for dinner.

Why We Love Temple Bruer

We love Temple Bruer because it gives preservative-sensitive customers a wide, dependable range of wines that feel familiar and easy to use. These are not novelty natural wines; they are practical, everyday organic wines made without added sulphites. For customers who want cleaner drinking across red, white, rosé and sparkling, Temple Bruer is one of the most important names in the range.

Food & Cuisine Pairing Ideas

Temple Bruer wines are made for the table. Pair the Chardonnay with roast chicken, grilled fish, pumpkin salad and creamy cheeses. The Pinot Noir works beautifully with salmon, roast chicken, miso mushrooms and charcuterie, while the Cabernet Merlot suits beef ragu, mushroom ragu, steak, eggplant parmigiana and roasted vegetables.

Who Will Enjoy These Wines?

Temple Bruer is ideal for customers looking for certified organic, vegan friendly wine with no added preservatives. It suits drinkers who want classic wine styles rather than experimental flavours, but still want a cleaner approach to winemaking. If you are sensitive to sulphites or simply prefer preservative-free wine that tastes polished and familiar, Temple Bruer is a strong choice.

Industry Accolades & Recognition

Temple Bruer’s reputation rests on long-term organic leadership, a pioneering preservative-free program and a practical commitment to lower-impact wine production. Its importance is not just about one award or one vintage; it comes from decades of showing that certified organic and no-added-sulphur wines can be made consistently across familiar Australian styles.

• Listed by Halliday Wine Companion as a Langhorne Creek producer established in 1980
• Original Langhorne Creek vineyard dates back to 1973
• Preservative-free wine program began in 2006
• One of the few Australian wineries noted for being both certified organic and carbon neutral
• Known for a broad preservative-free range covering sparkling, white, rosé and red wines

These achievements make Temple Bruer a key brand for customers seeking organic wines with no added sulphites, especially when they want classic, approachable styles rather than highly experimental natural wine.