Hartley Estate is located in the picturesque Chittering Valley nestled in the foothills, less than an hour drive North East of Perth & only 35 minutes from Joondalup. Established in 1999 by Bernie & Erin Stephens, Hartley Estate is more than 250acres of stunning scenery parked against the backdrop of the Avon Valley National Park and with the Brockman River nonchalantly running through it. Striking granite outcrops on the steep hillsides and deep fertile valleys boast unique local soils perfectly suited to premium grape production and it is here where the award winning wines from Hartley Estate get their intense characters. Breathtaking views are offered of the beautiful Chittering Valley as you travel the property which ranges in height from 90metres up to 250m above sea level. Ideally located lookouts offer the best vantage points to experience the valley’s splendour, complimented throughout the estate by several distinctive & exclusive sculptures. Landscaped gardens amidst a natural bush setting, the ever changing canopy of the vines and several character bridges complimenting the water features & catchments; while all these add to the experience that is Hartley Estate, it’s really our wine that you’ll remember. Willy Wagtail - Our Ambassador: After the initial stages of development, the challenge was to find a label by which to recognise Hartley Estate wine. The Willy Wagtail was chosen because of it’s relevance in the naming of the region. ‘Chittering’ was derived from the Aboriginal term ‘Chitta-Chitta’ which means “the place of the Willy Wagtails”. The spritely birds are found in abundance throughout the region and are often witnessed enjoying themselves amongst the vines at Hartley Estate and so it was chosen as our fitting representative.