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In 1996, the first grapes were planted at Adinfern Estate, these being Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon with the first vintage in March 1999 and ultimately the first wines becoming commercially available in July 2000.
ADINFERN ESTATE – VINEYARD
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Established |
1996 |
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First Vintage |
1999 |
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Owners |
Merv and Jan Smith Email: wine@adinfern.com |
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Winemaker |
Merv Smith & Matt Thomas, Adinfern Estate Kevin McKay & Michael Langridge, Transview Wines Pty Ltd |
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Vineyard Manager |
Matt Thomas Email: matt@adinfern.com |
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Vineyard Staff |
Ray Mann Ben Carmody |
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Cellar Door Manager |
Ian Smith Email: wine@adinfern.com |
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Cellar Door Sales |
Julie Hartley Email: julie@adinfern.com |
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Marketing & Exports |
Jan Smith Email: marketing@adinfern.com |
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Vineyard |
40 acres of vines |
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Production |
100 tonnes sold as Contract Grapes 40 tonnes - Adinfern Estate Premium Wine |
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Varieties |
1996 Planting Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz
1997 Planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
1999 Planting Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay |
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Climate |
Mediterranean with wet winters and warm/dry summers
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