The Coolakin Creek vineyard was established in 1986 by Alan Robinson as a result of a visit to the area by Dr Tom Cullity, founder of world renowed Vasse Felix. The vineyard is situated 200km south of Perth on northerly facing gentle slopes. Following a review of historical rainfall, annual temparature variances and detailed soil analysis, Dr Cullity confirmed the area suitable to red varietals.

The vineyard was established using high quality west australian stock and prides itseld in it’s water quality management. Coolakin Creek was the first vineyard in Australia to irrigate with pure water produced from a reverse osmosis process and plant established on the property. Large tanks remain full and insure continuance and quality of water supply all year round.

Spookwood Wines Coolakin Creek vineyard supplied its entire production to Aquila until 2002 as its primary Cabernet producer. Following the change in direction of Aquila, Spookwood owners decided to acquire services of winemaker Andrew Spencer-Wright to produce the Spookwood 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Spookwood Wines started supplementing its range in 2006 with a white variety that was consistent with the quality achieved through the Coolakin Creek Cabernet.

The property was bought by the Crump family who continued to develop the pair of Reserves – Cabernet Sauvignon and Blanc until 2017.

The property was sold to new owners in 2021 and was purchased by the Rattigan family in 2022 with a new vision.