| Way to Yen-go, CCL

AUSTRALIA’S first Indigenous-owned wine company, Mt Yengo Wines, has inked a landmark deal with Carnival Corporation.

The business has sold more than 1,200 cases in the last six weeks alone, with its premium drops to be served to travellers on board Carnival Cruise Line, P&O Cruises Australia, and Princess Cruises.

“We wanted to bring a wine brand that promoted our unique and premium range as well highlighting our Indigenous art and culture, which plays a vital role in who we are,” co-owner and Associate Professor Wayne Quilliam shared.

Quilliam said the cruise tie-up is “something we are very proud of, with very few Australian brands given this opportunity to supply cruise ships in Australia”.

Around 1,000 cases were supplied to Carnival in Oct, including Mt Yengo Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling NV, Pinot Gris, and Shiraz.

Mt Yengo Wines gives back 25c from every bottle, with half going to the National Indigenous Culinary Institute to support young Indigenous chefs, and half as a royalty to the artist whose art is featured on the labels, with over $40,000 total given in the last 12 months.