Portrait of Courtney Treacher
i. Biography
Courtney Treacher moved into the senior winemaker role at Houghton Wines in Swan Valley in 2020, a step that followed a series of named winemaking posts rather than a single short path. Across those roles, the work has centred on making wines in different styles for the Houghton, Brookland Valley, Goundrey, Amberley and Moondah Brook ranges.
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The Climb
Training at Curtin University gave Courtney Treacher the technical base for a winemaking career built on precision and judgement. From 2013, the work at Brookland Valley Wines was focused on Brookland Valley Wines, with Courtney Treacher serving as winemaker responsible for the range and carrying the demands of site and style in the same role. In 2020, Courtney Treacher stepped into the senior winemaker position at Houghton Wines.
The move marked a progression from a single-range responsibility to a broader remit across multiple labels, with the role carrying both technical oversight and seniority.
Today
For Unison, Courtney Treacher pointed to minimal interference as the method, aiming to let natural nuance stay intact and keep the Margaret River region’s character in the bottle.
Signature
Courtney Treacher's signature wines include Unison.
In Their Words “With Unison, we wanted to create a range that boasted minimal interference to encourage natural nuance of flavour, effectively putting the pure characters of the Margaret River region in a bottle.” “Courtney enjoys leading a dynamic team and taking on the challenge of making exceptional wines of varied styles under the Houghton, Brookland Valley, Goundrey, Amberley and Moondah Brook ranges.”
Recognition
The Len Evans Tutorial recognised Courtney Treacher as a scholar in 2011.
FAQ
Asked of Courtney
What is Courtney Treacher's current role?
As of 2026, Courtney Treacher is Senior Winemaker.
Where did Courtney Treacher train or study?
Courtney Treacher trained at Curtin University.
What recognition has Courtney Treacher received?
Len Evans Tutorial, scholar (2011).
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