Tell us in a few sentences about your experience as a viticulturist, how did you arrive here? When we moved to Langhorne Creek, we planted grapes in 2005, initially Shiraz and Chardonnay and have added small patches of interesting alternates that we enjoy, Prosecco, Tempranillo, Sauvagnin and Nero d’Avolo. We have a small 11ha block so diversity and personal was …
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Lucy Verco
Tolderol Vineyards
Tell us in a few sentences about your experience as a viticulturist, how did you arrive here? The vines of Tolderol were first planted in 1997 to satisfy the family’s thirsty drinking habits! My late father-in-law Mick led the charge here. Brother-in-law Ack (who lives on the property and manages the vineyard) has many talents – his sense of humour …
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Rebecca Willson
Bremerton Wines
Tell us in a few sentences about your experience as a viticulturist, how did you arrive here? I’m actually a qualified winemaker with a passion for the vineyard! Bremerton is a family business and was established in 1988, I have been making wine for Bremerton since 1997 proudly from Langhorne Creek fruit from our own and grower vineyards. My sister …
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Kate and Sarah Elliott
Karanto Vineyards
Tell us in a few sentences about your experience as a viticulturist, how did you arrive here? The vineyard has been in our family for over 110 years, and we are the 4th generation that has farmed our land. In addition to growing grapes, the property has previously had sheep, cattle, dairy, grain and more recently cut flowers. Irrigation has …