The Restaurant team at Wills Domain in action in the kitchen creating the award-winning fine-dining experience that makes this restaurant a foodie destination in Margaret River.
A black and white photo of Darren Haunold, who founded Wills Domain in 2000, now a Halliday 5 Red Star-rated Margaret River winery and home to one of Western Australia’s most-awarded regional restaurants.
Wills Domain Founder

darren haunold

When Darren Haunold founded Wills Domain in 2000, he resurrected a family legacy that stretched back to Europe in the 1380s, when the Haunold family were royal wine merchants. Winemaking is in Darren’s blood, along with a tradition of generous hospitality and deep appreciation of modern Australian gastronomy.

“We’re committed to being recognised as an iconic regional producer and leader in both food and wine. Recent accolades for both our wines and restaurant have recognised our efforts in positioning Wills Domain amongst Margaret River’s finest hospitality establishments.”

Since 1985, the vineyard has gone from strength to strength, and is now a Halliday 5 Red Star-rated Margaret River winery and home to one of Western Australia’s most-awarded regional restaurants.

A black and white photo of Culinary Director Jed Gerrad, who manages The Restaurant's talented team at Wills Domain.
culinary director

Jed Gerrard

After tenures as executive chef at COMO, The Treasury and The Ritz-Carlton in Perth – as well as steering restaurants Wildflower and Hearth to multiple Chef’s Hats and other awards - Jed came to the South West with a fresh direction and revamped menu for our restaurant. He manages our talented and passionate team at Wills Domain, led by our chef de cuisine, Albee Lee. Both Jed and Albee are passionate about locally sourced, sustainably harvested, seasonal produce and work hard to create one of the most celebrated fine-dining experiences in Margaret River.

winemaker

Ely Jarvis

Eloise brings over 25 years of winemaking experience to Wills Domain, having worked across some of Australia’s most renowned wine regions as well as internationally in California and South Africa.

Her career began in Margaret River with her first vintage at Cape Mentelle in 1996. She went on to hold senior winemaking roles at Cape Mentelle and Fonty’s Pool Vineyards before founding Margaret River Wine Solutions in 2013, consulting on vineyard and wine quality for local producers, further showcasing her talent for crafting site-driven, expressive wines.

A champion of sustainability, Eloise has played a key role in advancing environmental best practices across Western Australia’s wine industry. Her leadership in Sustainable Wine growing Australia and dedication to balancing vineyard health with quality winemaking align perfectly with Wills Domain’s philosophy.

We are excited to welcome Eloise as our new Winemaker and look forward to the next chapter of innovation and excellence at Wills Domain.