The Langhorne Creek organic wine brand Temple Bruer will live on after being purchased by Angove Family Winemakers.
Temple Bruer went into administration in June this year owing about $2.6 million.
The sale includes the brand and intellectual property along with some of its bottled and bulk wine stocks, according to The Advertiser.
It does not include the vineyards which are currently for sale.
“We hold the deepest respect for the late David Bruer, Mike Bruer and the Bruer family,” Victoria Angove told The Advertiser.
“David was a true visionary who built Temple Bruer into Australia’s leading voice in organic and preservative-free winemaking.
“His commitment to sustainability, integrity and innovation has left an enduring legacy.
“We are honoured to carry that work forward and will steward the Temple Bruer brand with care, respect and commitment.”
Administrator Andrew Heard told the newspaper, “The sale (of the brand) represents an excellent opportunity for the continued growth of the Temple Bruer brand.
“An expression of interest campaign commenced by the administrators in June 2026 attracted strong interest from parties across Australia.
“Following the sale of the group’s remaining assets, including the associated vineyards, the liquidators anticipate that healthy returns will be paid to creditors of the Temple Bruer group.”
The winery was founded by organic winemaking pioneer David Bruer.
David died in 2023 at the age of 77 and his son, Michael, took over.
David and his wife Barbara planted their first vines at Langhorne Creek in 1973.
In the late 1970s David became a full-time winemaker, and Temple Bruer was born.
During the mid-80s David’s dedication to sustainable winemaking led him to become a pivotal member of the Organic Vignerons Association of Australia.
When David Bruer died, son Michael described him as “the most extraordinary individual”.
“He was caring, considerate, gentle… just one of the most extraordinary people I ever met,” he said.