In 1980. Riversdale was purchased by 26-year-old Ian Roberts who required large scale acreage from which to run his world class Angora Stud programs. Ian was an ambitious young man with a keen mind in search for land with a great potential for evolution. Ian purchased Riversdale during a drought for a district record and it has since been only one of three properties sold in the area for 75 years. 

In 1991, the first vineyards on Riversdale were planted along with a large olive grove. These vineyards were some of the first in the valley and it was then that the unique micro-climates were subsequently discovered. Since 1991, 40 hectares have been selectively planted in various areas on the property by Ian, Wendy & their three sons Christiaan, Anton & Rainier. 

In 2019, the visionary 'Celestia' facility emerged at Riversdale, becoming the canvas for Winemaker Jasper Marais to unveil the truest expressions of Riversdale's terroir. Hailing from South Africa, Jasper brings not just a cheeky sense of humor but also a profound passion for cool-climate winemaking, shaped by diverse vintages from Tasmania to California's Napa Valley. As an integral part of the Riversdale family, Jasper and his kin reside in the historic Old Homestead. Committed to pushing boundaries, Jasper spearheads unique initiatives like the Underwater Sparkling program, exploring novel dimensions in winemaking. The winery, built on pillars of sustainability and quality, boasts cutting-edge features such as looped cooling systems, gravity-assisted transportation, and a 100% self-produced nitrogen plant. On the quality front, custom tanks and state-of-the-art Pellenc equipment, including Vision 2 and Winery M, underscore Jasper's dedication to crafting wines that embody the essence of Riversdale.