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“Old vines aren’t good because they’re old, they are old because they’re good”

This quote attributed to Rob Gibson of Gibson Wines appeared in a Dan Murphy’s ad released today (20 April).  Because of the scourge of phylloxera in Europe, most of the ‘old vines’ are in the new countries, such as Australia, in particular, South Australia.  Whilst Tasmania can’t compete with the alleged 173-year old vines in

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Vintage!

The culmination of year’s toil ends on Sunday.  On Tuesday we picked the Riesling – first time ever it has been picked before both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  The fruit came in at 13.8 Baume, the most ripe we have ever picked Riesling.  Because of the small amount, it will be blended with another batch

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