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Founder and Head Winemaker - Louis Costa
French-born Australian winemaker, master brewer and passionate meadmaker - Louis Costa is a pioneer of new-age winemaking with his visionary range of fine fermented beverages.
Raised amongst the vines of Pauillac, in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region, wine has run through his blood and has been part of his family for generations.
Although he now lives in Australia, Louis owns and manages his family's biodynamic vineyard in St. Estephe, on the banks of the Gironde estuary, where he has replanted 80-year old vines with new disease-resistant hybrids which are flourishing due to his commitment to never spray nor use any toxic chemicals. Instead, he follows ancient winemaking traditions, following moon cycles and biodynamic practices, as well as composting, planting fruit trees and following the seasons.
Louis travelled from France to Byron Bay Australia in 2012, with a passion to connect to the local terroir of the Northern Rivers, and create something uniquely Australian - bringing his generational knowledge of winemaking with him - and fell in love with an Australian girl.
Trained in the vineyards of Bordeaux and Western Australia before settling in Byron Bay in 2012 and working as a master brewer, Louis spent years perfecting his methodology of transforming honey into dry, elegant wines and sparklings, before bringing a single bottle to market.
The outcome is a world's first: the finest dry honey wines in the world, using some of the best and most medicinal natural ingredients from the Australian bush.Louis founded AURUM on a simple principle: to never cut corners nor compromise on quality.
Our Founder - Winemaker, Brewer and Meadmaker - Louis Costa
Louis Costa stands as a visionary in the world of winemaking—a figure whose relentless pursuit of innovation has redefined what's possible in the vineyard and beyond. His journey to Australia represents more than a geographical move; it's a pilgrimage driven by an insatiable desire to push boundaries and bring extraordinary products to light.
With a legacy rooted in winemaking excellence, Louis arrived in Australia with a singular mission: to craft beverages that transcend tradition while honouring the craft. His creation of the AURUM range exemplifies this philosophy—a harmonious blend that marries the delicate eucalypt notes of medicinal Australian Manuka honey with the sophistication of fine wine, creating something entirely unexpected and utterly captivating.
What sets Louis apart is his unwavering commitment to doing good. Every bottle reflects not just technical mastery, but a deeper purpose: to create products that bring joy, connection, and positive impact to the world.
In an industry often bound by convention, Louis has become a mythical figure—the innovator who dares to reimagine, the craftsman who refuses to compromise, and the visionary who believes that exceptional wine and spirits can be a force for good.
Sitting at the intersection of wine, champagne, beer and mead, Louis' products are entirely unique in their profile and present an exciting alternative that modern consumers have been looking for.
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NEW FEATURED PRODUCT - AURUM ZERO ALCOHOL RANGE
- Introducing -
Aurum Manuka Spritz
Non-Alcoholic Botanical Sparkling Rosé 0% ABV
Could this be Australia's finest non-alcoholic sparkling?
Elegant, complex and unmistakably celebratory, Aurum Manuka Spritz delivers the sophistication of fine sparkling wine - without the alcohol. Crafted for those who choose not to drink, but never want to compromise on the experience.
Made with premium Manuka honey, native Australian botanicals, hops, cranberry juice, rosemary and gut-friendly prebiotics, it's naturally low in calories (just 15 per 100mL) with no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, colours, flavours, and no preservatives.
Finally, a premium non-alcoholic beverage that is actually good for you.
Serve in a champagne coupe or as an alcohol-free cocktail with a sprig of fresh rosemary.
One sip and you'll understand why it's become an instant customer favourite.
PROVENANCE & TERROIR
MEDICINAL MANUKA HONEY — THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY AURUM BEVERAGE
AURUM is crafted from the purest medicinal Manuka honey, with zero residue of pesticides and herbicides, sourced exclusively from ethical beekeepers in our region — the Northern Rivers of New South Wales near Byron Bay — home to some of the finest quality honey in the world.
All our honeys and native botanicals are hand-selected by our head winemaker and honey sommelier, and each wine is built around a distinct honey profile.
Like grapes, our honeys are defined by varietal or blend — Manuka, Macadamia, Crow's Ash, Leatherwood, Brush Box — each contributing its own character to the flavour, texture, and finish of each beverage.
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CHIEF WINEMAKER AND FOUNDER LOUIS COSTA
French-born Australian winemaker, master brewer and passionate meadmaker Louis Costa brings together the heritage of Bordeaux with the wild beauty of Australia's Northern Rivers.
Driven by a passion for local terroir and innovation, he has pioneered a world's-first collection of premium dry honey wines, crafted with exceptional Australian honey and native botanical ingredients for a truly unique drinking experience.
Each release uses only natural ingredients - no additives, no shortcuts - only the cleanest, precise fermentation techniques developed over decades of dedicated commitment to his winemaking craft.
OUR PROCESS
AURUM wines are made just like a fine wine or French champagne.
Our winemaker begins by selecting the honey varietal for each wine, chosen for its distinct flavour and texture profile.
From there, the finest superfood Manuka is added — and depending on the product (our sparkling rosé, for example) — co-fermented with native Australian botanicals, the purest spring water, and a proprietary French chardonnay yeast strain our winemaker spent twelve years developing.
The wine is rested on lees, racked and follows the same journey as a premium handcrafted, small-batch wine. Oak and port barrels are used for ageing in our reds and dessert wines.
Our Méthode Traditionnelle (Champenoise) Premium Grand Reserve sparkling cuvées spend over five years ageing, and are made with riddling and disgorgement — just like a Grand Cru champagne.
At bottling, only the most minimal sulphites are added — up to 10 times less than a standard wine, and often less than even a natural wine — purely for shelf stability.
Once opened, AURUM lasts far longer than grape wine, thanks to honey's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties.
A bottle of our still wine can last in the fridge for up to three weeks after opening.
OUR INGREDIENTS
Pure, purposeful, distinctly Aurum.
Every ingredient is selected for flavour, function and finesse.
100% Pure Natural Raw Honey
Sourced from the Northern Rivers and across NSW, our honeys are chosen for their individuality, depth and floral character - from medicinal-grade Manuka and Paperbark to Brush Box, Macadamia, Banksia, Yellow Box, Rainforest, Eucalyptus, Red Gum, Blue Gum, Spotted Gum and Wild Quince.
Mount Tambourine Spring Water
Pure spring water brings clarity, balance and a clean finish.
Our Signature AURUM Yeast
Developed through 12 years of fermenting Aurum, our own proprietary yeast strain developed by our winemaker gives each wine its signature texture, aroma and precision.
Native Botanicals and Plant Extracts
Depending on the product, the addition of co-fermented bush pepper, rosella, strawberry gum leaves, rosemary, medicinal terpenes, organic and wild forest berries and hops bring layered aromatics and a distinctly modern Australian edge.
What Makes It Different
Aurum combines regional honey diversity, native botanicals and house fermentation to create a refined and innovative take on premium honey wine.