Savannah Estate is the namesake of Savannah Peterson – a third generation winemaker who blends fresh passion for wine wi… th a rich family history in winemaking and tradition. The Petersons family have been making famed wine in the Hunter Valley region since 1982, beginning with Ian and Shirley Peterson. The family business was carried through by Colin and Judy Peterson, who involved their youngest daughter Savannah in winemaking from a young age.