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Leeuwin Estate was established in 1973 by Denis and Tricia Horgan. [1] [2] The land was previously used as a cattle station and after having been purchased as part of a deal to buy a plumbing business by Denis Horgan in 1969, the land was converted to vineyards based on the advice of the Western Australian Department of Agriculture.
Lindeman's is an Australian wine company, owned by Treasury Wine Estates.It was founded in 1843 by Dr Henry John Lindeman (died May 1881), [1] who planted its first vines at "Cawarra", Gresford, on the Upper Paterson River [2] in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales.
Riesling (/ ˈ r iː s l ɪ ŋ, ˈ r iː z l ɪ ŋ / REE-sling, REEZ-ling, [1] German: [ˈʁiːslɪŋ] ⓘ) is a white grape variety that originated in the Rhine region. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity.
The first Classification was published in 1991, Langton's Classification of Distinguished Australian Wine I, had its background in a publication from 1990, the Langton's Vintage Wine Price Guide. In the 1991 classification, 34 wines were classified using three categories: Outstanding (A), Outstanding (B), and Excellent.
The first vintage of Penfolds Grange was made on an experimental basis in 1951 by Penfolds winemaker Max Schubert and were largely given away at the time. [2] Having toured Europe in 1950, Schubert implemented wine-making techniques observed in Bordeaux upon his return, aiming to create a red wine able to rival the finest Bordeaux wines both in terms of quality and ageing potential.
Christopher and Mary Penfold arrived in Australia from Angmering, West Sussex, UK, at the respective ages of 33 and 24, [4] [1] in June 1844. [4]Following their arrival, they were supported by family members in the attainment of the 500 acres (200 ha) Magill (originally "Mackgill") Estate at the foot of the Mount Lofty Ranges.
AdSteam sold its wineries to SA Brewing Holdings in 1990, which named all of its wine holdings "The Penfolds Wines Group", and then, in 1994, Southcorp Wines. In 2005, ownership changed hands again when the Foster's Group purchased Southcorp Wines. [18] In 2006, it was expected that about 300,000 people would visit Seppeltsfield annually. [19]
Voyager Estate is an Australian winery located in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. James Halliday gives the winery his highest ranking, five red stars, in his "Halliday Australian Wine Companion". [1] According to Ray Jordan, wine writer for The West Australian, the winery produces excellent wines. [2]
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