{"title":"simbuilt","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lange-estate-providence-road-shiraz-2020","title":"Lange Estate Providence Road Shiraz 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Lange vineyard, with an elevation of almost 300m and red jarrah gravel loam soils, produces wines of great intensity.\"  James Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lange family’s agricultural heritage spans five generations in rural Western Australia. This tradition continued when Kim and Chelsea Lange set up Lange Estate Winery in 1997. Nestled in the picturesque Frankland River wine sub-region of Great Southern, the vineyard flourishes amidst landscapes renowned for producing premium-quality fruit, particularly Shiraz, Riesling and Chardonnay. The Providence Road range of wines is named after the historical stock route that traverses Lange Estate. Dating back to the late 1800s, this vital route served as the lifeline of the Frankland River community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A delicious wine; floral, silky, plush, velvety and spiced. Lashings of blood plum, blackberry and blueberry flood the succulent palate which finishes long with beautiful, silky tannins. A sensational shiraz\/syrah for the price.\"  Nick Munday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eVibrant deep purple. Vibrant deep purple. Concentrated and silky palate showing red and black fruits, jube with hints of aniseed and peppercorn. Subtle tannin and balanced acidity lead to a long even finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombination of picks from estate and other northern Frankland sites fermented separately. Destemmed whilst retaining as much whole berry as possible. Cold soaked, plunged and pumped over through the peak of fermentation. Pressed to barrique and hogshead for 9 months maturation before barrel selection, fining and bottling.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eLange Estate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A delicious wine; floral, silky, plush, velvety and spiced. Lashings of blood plum, blackberry and blueberry flood the succulent palate which finishes long with \u003cspan\u003ebeautiful, silky tannins. A sensational shiraz\/syrah for the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\"  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNick Munday, Canterbury Wines - 96 points and Special Value Wine  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuperbly ripe and perfumed with black\/blueberry, cedar, olive and floral aromas, it's succulent and sumptuous in the mouth offering terrific fruit purity and persistency. Beautifully harmonious and lingering with plenty of delectable flavours.\"  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit - 94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Blood plum, kirsch, ferrous notes and red dirt – these are the regional hallmarks of Frankland River shiraz, and once you smell them, it's hard to see anything else. This is plush and structured, with a 50\/50 split of savoury spice and sweet fruit. Engaging, and bloody brilliant value for money. Elegantly muscled. Drink by 2030.\"  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eErin Larkin, Halliday Wine Companion - 94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A beautiful shiraz from this excellent season in Frankland River. It’s so soft and plush with a velvety smooth palate based on a harmonious integration of fruit, understated oak and chalky tannins. There’s a faint hint of ironstone rust that brings further complexity. Medium weight and stylish. \u003cspan\u003eDrink: 2022-2031.\u003c\/span\u003e\"  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRay Jordan, Winepilot.com - 91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial Value Wine – Canterbury Wines\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankland River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Porongurup2_1024x1024.png?v=1698727192\" alt=\"Porongurup wine sub-region\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Porongurup2_1024x1024.png?v=1698727192\"\u003eThe Great Southern wine region of Western Australia is the most ancient, most isolated and largest wine region in the world. The region is up to 2.8 billion years old and covers over 1.7 million hectares, a whopping 200 kilometres from east to west and 100km from north to south. Since the Nyittiny – creation times – our First Nations people of the Wagyl Kaip region have shared and cared for this Great Southern country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Southern time is a place of dramatic contrasts - striking tall timber forests, swathes of rich agricultural land, imposing mountain ranges, dramatic peaks and ancient rivers. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to its vast size and spread, it features not only different terroirs but climates that vary from the Mediterranean through to the maritime, resulting in unique wines that reflect their natural surroundings.\u003c\/span\u003e From this diversity a wine region of international significance and reputation has emerged – the pristine Great Southern wine region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region is divided into five distinct sub-regions, each producing wine styles that reflect their unique terroir. The sub-regions are Porongurup, Frankland River, Mount Barker, Denmark and Albany - refer to the map below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrankland River sub-region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrankland River wine, one of Western Australia’s best-kept secrets, is located approximately 360 kilometers south of Perth and lies 80 kilometers inland from the coast. Home to rolling hills, rich farming land and natural forest abounding with native wildflowers, it is named after the river which bisects it and the town at its center. Frankland River is the highest of the Great Southern sub-regions, with most vineyards sitting between 150 to 300 meters above sea level. With 1,600 hectares of vines planted, it is also the most prolific of the five sub-regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrankland River is home to some of the oldest vines in Western Australia, with the first modern-day vineyards planted in 1967 on a property owned by the Roche family of Perth. This vineyard is now owned by Houghton and supplies them with some ultra-premium grapes. Three years later, in 1971, Merv and Judy Lange began planting vines on their Alkoomi property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, there are six wineries located in the sub-region – Frankland Estate, Alkoomi, Swinney, Ferngrove, Lange Estate and Three Elms. In addition, many of Western Australia's iconic wineries source fruit from the area for their wines. Frankland River is home to plantings of all the traditional Australian grape varieties, however, it is internationally best recognised for producing premium cool climate Shiraz and Riesling. Is one of the State’s most successful wine producing regions and its impressive wine show success is testament to the quality of its vineyards and wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrankland River has a true Mediterranean climate, with cool nights and warm days with long sunlight hours. Despite being 80 km inland, a moderating sea breeze from the Southern Ocean finds its way into the region and is a significant boon to local vineyards. In Albany, the equivalent wind is known as the 'Albany Doctor', after the more famous 'Fremantle Doctor' which cools the baked vineyards of the Swan District near Perth. The sea breeze, together with the elevation of the vineyards, create a long, slow ripening season that give the wines intensity of fruit, finesse, freshness and longevity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrankland River's soils and topography consist of significant alluvial features. Ironstone-based gravel soils derived from granitic outcrops line the river valleys and rolling hills. These rich, red ironstone gravels often impart a unique flavour to the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sub-regions of Great Southern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Great_southern_full_-_frankland_river_1024x1024.jpg?v=1726920984\" style=\"margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Great_southern_full_-_frankland_river_1024x1024.jpg?v=1726920984\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrankland River is one of the five sub-regions of Great Southern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Lange_Estate_2191d87b-4736-4e88-a3fa-8d81b9a45120.jpg?v=1726973432\" alt=\"Lange Estate Winery, Frankland River\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Lange_Estate_2191d87b-4736-4e88-a3fa-8d81b9a45120.jpg?v=1726973432\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe Lange family’s agricultural heritage spans five generations in rural Western Australia. The story begins in 1890 when early settler William Douglas selected 300 acres of land at Narnarup, 25km east of Albany, to become the first generation of Lange’s to farm the land. William Douglas built a large stone house, cleared 12 acres, planted 650 apple trees, 90 cherry trees and grape vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tradition continues in Frankland River today, where Kim and Chelsea Lange, their children Jack, Ella and Dylan, and parents Don and Maxine, own and run Lange Estate Winery. The Lange Vineyard was first planted in 1997 and with an elevation of almost 300m and red jarrah gravel loam soils, produces wines of exceptional intensity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNestled in the picturesque Frankland River wine sub-region of Great Southern, the vineyard flourishes amidst landscapes renowned for producing premium-quality fruit, particularly Shiraz, Riesling and Chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior Winemaker at nearby Forest Hill, Liam Carmody, makes the wine at Lange Estate. Liam embodies a steadfast commitment to excellence and sustainability and is a firm believer in the balance and fruit quality that comes from dry grown vineyards. After studying Viticulture \u0026amp; Oenology at Curtin University, he gained experiences across the globe in South Africa, France, California, Australia and New Zealand before joining Forest Hill in 2008.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Lange_Estate_Vineyard_1024x1024.jpg?v=1726973164\" alt=\"Lange Estate Vineyard in Frankland River\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Lange_Estate_Vineyard_1024x1024.jpg?v=1726973164\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44708179738865,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Lange-Estate-Providence-Road-Shiraz-2020_db15f4bb-35bf-4e3f-b30d-49278c4f1545.jpg?v=1727050816"},{"product_id":"paringa-estate-pinot-gris-2025","title":"Paringa Estate Pinot Gris 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The wines have an unmatched level of success in the wine shows and competitions that Paringa Estate enter.\"  James Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsay McCall purchased a derelict north-facing orchard in Red Hill South on the Mornington Peninsula in 1984. A year later he began planting the ten-acre property with vines and the first commercial vintage was released in 1988. It wasn't until 1996 that Lindsay was able to quit his job as a schoolteacher and become a full-time winemaker. In 2007, Paringa Estate was awarded the 'Best Winery in Australia' by James Halliday in his Wine Companion. Lindsay likens it to being chosen as captain of the Australian cricket team!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate is well known for its dense and rich Pinot Noir and spicy Shiraz, but also produce a top class example of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris. The 2005 is typically full-bodied and textured, brimming with pear, apple and lemon zest flavours balanced by refreshing acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"2025 is pure delight on the nose! It’s highly aromatic, with crisp notes of pear and apple underscored with hints of nectarine. The palate is rich and textured, with vibrant fruit flavours, and excellent balance. We build texture and complexity in this wine by fermenting a portion of the juice in aged puncheons. The remainder is fermented in stainless steel, giving it fresh aromas and lively varietal characters.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paringa Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Paringa Estate Home Vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Paringa_Estate_bae1f4b8-ea60-41fe-ae9c-19dec18ef557_1024x1024.png?v=1713100287\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving a 'wine epiphany' has become something of a cliché, but for geography teacher Lindsay McCall it led to the establishment of Paringa Estate on the Mornington Peninsula. The wine he tasted was a 1980 Seville Estate shiraz, which he ordered in a restaurant one night in 1983. Until that moment, he hadn’t realized that Victoria could produce a wine of such calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1984, Lindsay purchased a derelict north facing orchard set in rolling, green hills in Paringa Road, Red Hill South. A year later, he began planting the ten-acre (4.2 ha) property with vines. He sought advice on planting shiraz in the region, but was told by a local vigneron that it wouldn’t ripen in the cool maritime climate of the Peninsula.  Not to be deterred, he planted shiraz in the warmest spot. Planting of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris on the 'Home' vineyard followed and was completed by 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early years at Paringa were tough. The first vintage in 1987 didn’t win any awards, but was enjoyed by family and friends. The first commercial vintage at Paringa was a year later. With the three tonnes of fruit he picked, Lindsay made around 200 dozen bottles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early vintages had to be organized around his teaching career. Picking would be scheduled for weekends, and Lindsay was often up all night pressing grapes. It wasn't until 1996 that Lindsay was able to quit his job as a schoolteacher and become a full-time winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis first medal was at the Yarra Valley Wine Show where he took out gold for his 1990 shiraz, and over the ensuing years, numerous awards followed and is now one of the most awarded wineries in Australia. In 2007, Paringa Estate was awarded the 'Best Winery in Australia' by James Halliday in his Wine Companion. Lindsay likens it to being chosen as captain of the Australian cricket team!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParinga Estate is particularly known for its dense and rich Pinot Noir and spicy Shiraz. Today, \u003cspan\u003eLindsay also sources fruit from three estate vineyards in Red Hill in addition to the 'Home' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evineyard and also has a leased vineyard on Callanan's Road. \u003c\/span\u003eThe red clay soils are quite vigorous, so vines are trellised on a lyre system. \"I tried Scott Henry, and then eventually saw this lyre system being trialled by Garry Crittenden at Dromana Estate.' says Lindsay. It's more expensive to manage, but it gives better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lindsay McCall has shown an absolutely exceptional gift for winemaking across a range of styles, but with immensely complex Pinot Noir and Shiraz leading the way. The wines have an unmatched level of success in the wine shows and competitions Paringa Estate is able to enter, the limitation being the relatively small production of the top wines in the portfolio.\"  \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46939471315185,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Paringa-Estate-Pinot-Gris-2023.jpg?v=1728023932"},{"product_id":"rockford-alicante-bouchet-2025","title":"Rockford Alicante Bouchet 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Rockford can only be described as an icon, no matter how overused that word may be.\"  James Halliday\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRockford has been making Alicante Bouchet Rosé\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003efor more than 25 years. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlicante is genetically linked to the hardy pioneer variety of Grenache, so it’s also well-adapted to our warm Mediterranean climate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecause the flesh of this distinctive variety is bright red, there’s no need for the skins and juice to sit together to extract the colour and flavour before pressing. It’s one of a handful of varieties in the world which exhibits this characteristic. The exception to the rule! This unique grape ripens with full flavour at low sugar levels, which makes an aromatic, easy drinking, full flavoured, low alcohol wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rockford Wines\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jFYNZtmnYLY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rockford Winery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/RockfordVideo_480x480.png?v=1696570067\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockford Winery (click on image to play video)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rockford Winery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Rockford_1024x1024.png?v=1696560445\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Rockford_1024x1024.png?v=1696560445\"\u003eRockford Wines is a small boutique wine producer based in South Australia's Barossa Valley. They produce high quality traditional wines made from some of the best old Barossa vineyards. Rockford is best known for their Basket Press Shiraz and Sparkling Black Shiraz, which are produced in limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounder and winemaker, Robert O'Callaghan, purchased an 1850s stone settler’s cottage and outbuildings on five acres of land in the village of Krondorf in 1971. He then gradually built a courtyard shaped winery in the same style and from the same materials as the original buildings. O'Callaghan starting making wine in 1984 and Rockford was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"During the twenty years prior to establishing Rockford, I worked for several Barossa winemakers. This allowed me access to many of the finest Barossa growers, so by the time I started Rockford, I knew exactly the kind of wine I wanted to make and precisely which vineyard would give me the grapes I needed. It also allowed me to continue the established tradition of winemakers building long-term partnerships with growers rather than owning their own vineyards.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany of the growers have vines that were planted on their own roots, sixty to one hundred years ago. The partnership not only gives Rockford access to exceptional grapes from ancient vines but also provides consistency and reliability that is not possible from a single vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vintage shed is equipped with plant from the pioneer era – I collected these valuable pieces when other Australian wineries discarded them as they modernised. This allows Rockford to carry on the traditional Australian winemaking techniques, but more importantly, the winery is the same scale, age and pace as our growers’ vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have always lived in and feel most comfortable with the warm Mediterranean climate of the Barossa where grapes ripen easily. My preference is to make the wine by hand with traditional methods, attitude, and equipment to produce rich, earthy, soft, generous wines that will age; the kind that I drank in my youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy grandparents on both sides and my parents were grape growers, so my childhood was spent in their vineyards. My parents moved to North Eastern Victoria where my Father managed a vineyard for Australia’s then-largest family winemaker, Seppelts. In 1965 I followed a natural path and started as a trainee winemaker at Seppelt’s Rutherglen winery.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was a wonderful apprenticeship in the old, ordered, slow and gentle Australian wine trade. The wines I drank, the winemakers from previous generations with whom I associated and everything I absorbed in that period had a major influence on the way Rockford is today. Although I’ve spent all my life in vineyards and wineries, the pleasure I derive from walking through rows of vines or casks filled with wine has not diminished.\"  Robert O'Callaghan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobert O'Callaghan belongs to a genre of visionary winemakers that include Max Schubert, Peter Lehmann, Jeffrey Grosset, Brian Croser and David Hohnen. 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