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Castagna Vineyard
Film Director, Julian Castagna and his wife, writer Carolann Castagna, own and run the Castagna Vineyard. Castagna is situated at an altitude of 500 metres five-and-ahalf kilometers outside the historic town of Beechworth in north-east Victoria, high in the foothills of the Australian Alps.The soil mainly consists of decomposed granitic-loam on a base of clay. [...]
Continue reading...Jasper Hill Vineyard
By Adam Morganstern - Mar 18, 2008
“True mastery can be gained by letting things go their own way. It can’t be gained by interfering.” – Tao Te Ching; Chap 48, Mitchell translation, 1988 Harper Collins.This simple philosophy has always pervaded both our grape growing and our wine making, because ultimately, every wine should be a true expression of the place and [...]
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By Adam Morganstern - Mar 18, 2008
In 1966, on the recommendation of Dr John Gladstones and Viticulturalist Bill Jamieson, Dr Kevin and Mrs Diana Cullen planted the first trial vines in the region. The results of the trial vineyard were so successful, that five years later, the Cullens planted 18 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling on their sheep and cattle [...]
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By Adam Morganstern - Mar 18, 2008
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