Media Features
Spill the Wine Podcast Episode #26
“Owners Bob and Marzia Murdoch really did a complete 180 in life when they quit their corporate jobs and bought a winery in Jordan. (hence the winery name – 180 Estate Winery.) The winery, formerly known as Di Profio was purchased by the Murdochs in 2021 and they set out to achieve their goal of getting people to come to the winery to enjoy themselves and relax.’
Wine Behind the Scenes Podcast Episode #62
“Discover the inspiring journey of Marzia and Bob Murdoch, who made a bold 180-degree life change by purchasing a winery in Niagara during the challenges of COVID-19. Learn about the unique challenges they faced, including losing their first crop to winter kill and navigating the complexities of running a winery without prior experience in farming or hospitality. Understand the three distinct businesses involved in winery operations: farming, winemaking, and sales, and how Marzia and Bob tackled each aspect.”
Global Heros - Behind the Grapes: Niagara’s Newest Winery
“When the pandemic shook the world and their family, Bob and Marzia took stock of their lives and re-evaluated what was truly important to them. Inspired by their two daughters, Taylor and Sara, the couple decided to take the road less travelled and put in the extra work to make things happen. So when an opportunity arose to own and operate a boutique winery…”
Andrew Wine Review: Revisit a Place you didn’t know you missed…
“I knew the wines were going to be good. Being familiar with Ramsey’s work at both Ridgepoint and his own brand The Old Tun. What I wasn’t expecting was winemaking that somehow manages to be wildly creative without being esoteric. What you can expect to find from 180 wines are a lineup of interesting – off the beaten path styles…”
CHCH News: Surplus wine and increasing taxes squeezing Niagara Region winemakers
“Another winery owner says things were looking good at the beginning of summer but not so much now. “It started out as a very strong growing season,” Marzia Murdoch, co-owner of 180 Estate Winery said. “Everything does look great right now but we’re noticing though that the yield is much more smaller than we anticipated. We’re seeing about 20 per cent less yield.” Murdoch says its not just the weather, or the oversupply that has been affecting her winery but also taxation…”