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It's super lovely up here, looking down on the vin It's super lovely up here, looking down on the vineyard and winery, and it's a fantastic space for our Environmental Researcher Lachie Thomas to be. Not only is the drone really fun to fly, but Lachie will also be able to pick up on changes in the environment. We already see striking differences throughout the seasons, which we might not have picked up on the ground, and it can monitor a far larger area. ⁠ One of the projects that an areal view has helped is a new project where we plan to connect the insectariums into nature corridors, it's a long term goal that will help wildlife safely travel across the site. Watch this space for more!
THE VARIETY IN MARSANNE ⁠ ⁠ Here at Tahbilk we THE VARIETY IN MARSANNE ⁠ ⁠ Here at Tahbilk we absolutely love the Marsanne grape varietal as you can see with these four current release wines. ⁠ ⁠ The beauty of Marsanne is it's very versatile, and the experience of drinking Marsanne can be strikingly different due to the winemaking style or the age of the wine. ⁠ ⁠ A young Marsanne will have bright mineral acidity, lifted floral notes and be deliciously refreshing. Over five to ten years, as with the Museum collection Marsanne, it will be beautifully bottle aged and exhibit honeysuckle, toast, and marmalade. The 1927 Vines Marsanne is expected to age for up to 30 years before getting into it's prime and so the Winemakers have made a fantastic wine to drink now sourced from the 1927 Vines and we call that the 2014 Winemakers Selection.⁠ ⁠ Here are four Marsanne wines, all different to the next, and it's an experience we'd love for you to try. All are available on the Tahbilk website http://tahbilk.wine/marsanne ⁠ ⁠ The 2000 and 2014 vintage Marsanne are on tasting at Tahbilk Cellar Door. ⁠ ⁠ If you have any questions or would like to get in touch make sure to pop your comments below or email socialmedia@tahbilk.com.au ⁠
TAHBILK VINTAGE 1958 | ⁠ ⁠ Mrs Phipps, you mak TAHBILK VINTAGE 1958 | ⁠ ⁠ Mrs Phipps, you make picking look too easy! ⁠ ⁠ This photograph is part of the Tahbilk Archive which is a collection of images and artifacts reflecting Tahbilk's history throughout the years. We've found that with your help, we are able to piece together snippets of information that add to the story which we wouldn't have otherwise known. Please write in the comments section below or send us an email at socialmedia@tahbilk.com.au if you'd like to ask a question or add to the archive. ⁠ ⁠
It's beautiful to be surrounded by so much water, It's beautiful to be surrounded by so much water, which has been the winery lifeline since its first beginnings in 1860. On one side, we have 11km of Goulburn River frontage and on the other is 8km of backwaters in the Tahbilk Wetlands. The water is part of the heart and soul of Tahbilk, and we're often are told how relaxed people feel when they visit. ⁠ ⁠ The water has another benefit; the Nagambie Lakes wine region is 3°C cooler than the surrounding region, making our little oasis a little more comfortable for us all to enjoy. ⁠ ⁠ If your planning to visit, we'd love to see you at our Cellar Door where you can book a free wine tasting; https://tahbilk.wine/wine_tasting⁠ and book a table at Wetlands View Restaurant; http://tahbilk.wine/Wetlands_View
The picking team are doing a fantastic job keeping The picking team are doing a fantastic job keeping up the pace and filling the bins with what looks like an excellent yield this year. ⁠ ⁠ We are super thankful for the work that the picking team do. We couldn't be without them as it's the only way to carefully pick the fruit without damaging the old vines, some of which are 161 years old.⁠ ⁠ Give the team a thumbs up for encouragement we'll be making wine very soon 👍⁠ ⁠ ⁠
THE TAHBILK WINE CLUB ⁠ ⁠ We welcome you to jo THE TAHBILK WINE CLUB ⁠ ⁠ We welcome you to join the Tahbilk Wine Club, where you'll get to know a little bit about the wines we love to make, and a little bit about us too. The Tahbilk Wine Club began in 1971, and we've had many cheers with new-found friends along the way. We'd love for you to raise a glass and join us at the Tahbilk Wine Club! ⁠https://tahbilk.wine/Join_The_Club⁠ ⁠ Benefits include:⁠ ⁠ NO JOINING FEE | Our Club costs nothing to join & there are no hidden costs later.⁠ ⁠ MINIMUM 10% DISCOUNT | On Tahbilk & Dalfarras releases (extra discounts up to 50% on Special Mixed cases)⁠ ⁠ FREE DELIVERY TO REGIONAL & METRO* VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, & SA⁠ * For all other states & territories flat $12.00/carton charge applies. Note, deliveries to some rural areas may be to a local depot or designated drop-off point for your collection.⁠ ⁠ MUSEUM RANGE WINES | Access to museum wines from 15+ years of age on offer all the time, for your exclusive purchase and enjoyment.⁠ ⁠ PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE | If you see any of our wines advertised at a better price than what is offered via the Wine Club, then we will match that price for the period of the advertisement. Or if you are not happy with the product for any reason we will replace it at our cost.⁠ ⁠ EXCLUSIVE DEALS & INVITATIONS | On wines and to wine club only events. ⁠ ⁠ NEWSLETTER ACCESS | Keep up to date with all of the happenings at the Winery, new releases and special events.⁠ ⁠ EXCLUSIVE WINES | Your own Tahbilk Wine Club range, Cellar Door only releases and Bin End bargains.⁠ ⁠ WINE CLUB MEMBER REWARDS PROGRAM | Introduce your friends to the Wine Club and be generously rewarded when you do.⁠ ⁠ ACCESS TO THE WINE CLUB PLUS PROGRAM | Receive 20%+ discount off a range of Tahbilk and Dalfarras wines every time you order.⁠
More beautiful grapes coming in today. This is one More beautiful grapes coming in today. This is one bin of many! ⁠ ⁠ If you're enjoying following along with the Tahbilk vintage this year, give us a thumbs up and if you have any suggestions of things you'd like to see, make sure to pop them in the comments below 👇Thank you!
TAHBILK VINTAGE CIRCA 1958 | ⁠ ⁠ Let's hope fo TAHBILK VINTAGE CIRCA 1958 | ⁠ ⁠ Let's hope for a vintage as fruitful as this! ⁠ ⁠ Our model is Vineyard Manager Jack Howard, and this photograph was taken for The Age newspaper. Back then table wine was coming into fashion as more and more people enjoyed drinking wine and joining Wine Clubs, and so it was popular to report. Jack was a very successful Vineyard Manager and thought of very highly, he had several blocks named after him which are still referred to today as the Howards.
Pictured here is the Tahbilk Tower and the little Pictured here is the Tahbilk Tower and the little Distillery. The Distillery once housed a copper still that was used in the production of brandy spirit to make fortified wine, which was the preferred wine of the day. It produced 400 gallons of brandy each year. By 1890, Frenchman Joseph Gassies was employed as winemaker, and it was said that his brandy received favourable reports from France that it was 'of good quality, with a well pronounced wine taste and very agreeable.' By 1895 he'd perfected his winemaking technique and was awarded the Bordeaux Gold Medal. ⁠
THE TAHBILK CRUSH PIT ⁠ ⁠ The Tahbilk crush pi THE TAHBILK CRUSH PIT ⁠ ⁠ The Tahbilk crush pit was built in time for the 1979 vintage which was also Alister's first official vintage. Alister is our C.E.O and Chief Winemaker at Tahbilk and he had a vision for Tahbilk that would take white wine production up a notch or two. ⁠ ⁠ The crush pit started off life as a fermenting vessel for the distillery, where the fruit was allowed to ferment naturally before being transferred to the copper stills in the distillery which were long gone by the 30s when they were removed. ⁠ ⁠ So, looking at a hole in the ground and thinking up some grand plans, Alister and his father John who had his aeroplane licence, decided to fly themselves to see some other winemakers and see what kinds of equipment they were using. ⁠ ⁠ They sourced the best technology they could find and utilised the old fermenting pit which happened to be in an ideal location for a new white wine production cellar. They installed High Rocket tanks with refrigeration and this marked the turning point and success of white wine production at Tahbilk ever since.
TAHBILK 2014 WINEMAKERS SELECTION MARSANNE |⁠ ⁠ Each year the Tahbilk Winemakers get to source some of the premium fruit from the Estate and make a wine that is made a little differently.⁠ The 2014 Winemakers Selection Marsanne is an interesting project, sourced from the 1927 Marsanne plantings. Rather than making a wine designed to cellar for 30-50 years, the winemakers had an idea to craft a wine that could be enjoyed right now. With the added benefit of already having six years of bottle aging, this wine is drinking beautifully. It's a fruit-forward wine with a healthy dose of older vine complexity. ⁠ The first impact on the palate is the strong acid backbone, then the flavours come through; honeysuckle, ginger and tangerine. The honeysuckle hallmark of Marsanne is prominent, particularly across a rich mid-palate. ⁠ An all-rounder right now, it is light and crisp enough to be a great patio drink, but complex enough to match a wide range of light dishes. ⁠ Cellar out to 2030/2034⁠ ⁠ https://tahbilk.wine/MARSANNE
The first thing on a Monday morning is to do a dry The first thing on a Monday morning is to do a dry ice run which is fun the first time you do it! Dry ice is carbon dioxide, and in this state, it's heavier than oxygen, so when you pop a bit in a tank on ullage, the CO² dissipates over the wine and stops the wine from oxygenating. ⁠ ⁠
🥕 NAGAMBIE FARMERS MARKET ~ COTTAGE LANE ⁠ ⁠ Take a stroll up Cottage Lane Today (Sunday 28th February) and you will find the Nagambie Farmers Market. ⁠ ⁠ Held every fourth Sunday of the month, from 10am ~ 2pm with some delicious produce from our region including fresh fruit and vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, eggs, bread, pork, beef, lamb, fish, chicken, wine, beer, cider, olives, olive oil, chocolate, cakes, pies, coffee, jams, preserves and much more!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @nagambiefm @goulburnvalleypork @_tintokitchen @flourandchocolatebrownies @sweet_darlin #knmberries @wattlegullyproduce @mushroomsanon @dvcider @peregrineridge @threegoannas @tooboracbeer @harmoney_garlic #beavoshoney
TAHBILK VINTAGE 1985 ⁠ ⁠ This photograph was t TAHBILK VINTAGE 1985 ⁠ ⁠ This photograph was taken for the Herald and Weekly Times on the 4th June 1985. By the looks of things, it was probably the last clean down of the year when we pop the cover on the crusher and pack everything down. ⁠ ⁠ We'll keep you posted on vintage 2021 which is currently in full swing. You'll get to see the winemaking process from grape to bottle. Stay tuned!
This post is for @dan.the.wine.man, who requested This post is for @dan.the.wine.man, who requested a nerdy post on our selective harvester and destemmer. Meet the Pellenc 8090 "Selectiv'Process On Board" harvester and destemmer! ⁠ ⁠ She has a working speed of up to 4.3 MPH. A total bin capacity of up to 659.9 gals. 82% of good berries are collected in the bin resulting in a cleanliness rate of 99.82% straight into our crusher. She has auto-guidance ability between the rows. Saves us 60% of Diesel. 50% less expensive than our old self-propelled harvesting machine and produces a much higher yield. ⁠ ⁠ If you think of a name we could call her, add it to the comments below! ⁠
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