| Region of production: | Victoria |
| Winery Location: | Heathcote, Central Victoria |
| Year Established: | 1975 |
Vineyard Holdings
24 ha
- Emily’s Paddock: 7.5 acres of Shiraz planted in 1975/6;
- Georgia’s Paddock: 44 acres planted to Shiraz, Riesling in 1975/6 with small plantings replacing parcels ravaged by bushfire (1987); Nebbiolo, Semillon planted in 1992/3, Viognier in 2001
- Cornella Vineyard: 9.8 acres planted to Grenache in 1998
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintages
- Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz. Inaugural vintage 1982.
- Emily’s Paddock Shiraz – Cabernet Franc. Inaugural vintage 1982.
Average Total Production
- 30,000 bottles
Summary
Ron and Elva Laughton established the winery and planted the first vineyards (named after daughters, Emily and Georgia) in 1975 and 1976, before the region had received appellation recognition. The vineyards are farmed organically using biodynamic principles and without irrigation. All planted vines are own-rooted and vineyard work is entirely manual. Ron and daughter Emily make the wines together, with Emily and her husband expected to take over full winemaking responsibility upon Ron’s retirement.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Red wines are completely de-stemmed and undergo longer than average maceration times of about six weeks. All wines are fermented by indigenous yeasts, with no additions, and aged for an average of 15 months in 20% new oak. Emily’s Paddock ages in French oak, while Georgia’s Paddock ages in both American and French oak.
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