In 1999, the winery was purchased by Dutch/Swiss businessman Hans Hulsbergen.[1][2] Under his ownership, most of the winery's output was exported to Europe, where his wine business interests were centred.[3] In December 2010, Hulsbergen sold the winery to Perth brothers Aaron and John Young.[2]
China Southern Airlines added wines from Fermoy to their economy class menu in 2016. The contract began in April 2016 with an initial end date of 2018, and encompassed the New Zealand, Australia, and China flight corridor.[5]
Accolades
In 2001, the Perth Royal Wine Show named Fermoy's 2000 vintage Best Merlot.[6]
The International Wine Challenge has awarded several of Fermoy's wines over the years. In 2008, the 2007 Nebbiolo won silver.[7] The 2008 Reserve Semillon won gold at the 2010 competiion,[8] with the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon winning bronze.[9] In 2014, the 2011 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon won bronze,[10] with the 2012 Reserve Chardonnay receiving a commendation award.[11]
The 2013 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon won the April 2015 International Competition of Cabernets, the first Australian wine to win.[12]
Decanter awarded the 2019 Reserve Chardonnay "Best in Show" at the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2021.[13] It also won Best Chadonnay, White Wine of Show and Wine of Show at the 2021 West Australia Wine Show.[14] In 2024, Fermoy's 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon won Best in Show from Decanter.[15]
