Glenguin Estate was first planted in 1988 and is close to the village of Broke in the Hunter Valley, home of Australia’s two oldest wine styles made from Semillon and Shiraz. These two varieties form the backbone of our small range complemented by small plantings of Tannat, Viognier and Chardonnay.
The vines at Glenguin average 19 years in age with a small plot of 50 year old vines in Pokolbin. We use organic practices in the vineyard with no pesticides and permanent grasses. The vines are pruned by hand, trained by hand and the fruit is picked by hand. Andrew Tedder, who has considerable experience with organics and biodynamics, is overseeing the ongoing development of Glenguin’s organic program.
Glenguin Estate was established by the Tedder family and Robin Tedder is one of Australia’s 15 qualified Masters of Wine. Robin works closely in the vineyard with viticulturist Klaus Hahn and in the winery with consulting oenologist Rhys Eather.
In a world of simple fruity wines made in industrial quantities Glenguin Estate sets out to demonstrate that, with low yields of fruit from hand tended vines, it is possible to make exciting, balanced wines that are genuine to their roots. Wines that are mouthwatering to drink and complementary with food.
