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Henty Estate is nestled in
the midst of Victoria's major wool growing region. The Southern
Grampians can be seen in the distance.
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The
Henty Wine Region located in south-west Victoria has a history with links
back to the pioneer settler family of Edward Henty. He arrived with his
family in Portland Bay on the 19th November 1834, establishing the
first permanent settlement. In the log of their schooner
"Thistle" a barrel of vine cuttings was documented. This was
the first record of vines in Victoria.
Edward
Henty later settled in the Casterton district establishing a large
pastoral property "Muntham Station" in 1838. It encompassed
77,000 acres running 55,000 sheep, 8000 cattle and 500 horses. It had a
staff of 50 people including 20 shepherds, 12 hutkeepers and a
blacksmith.
Today,
the region is noted for sheep and cattle production and a growing
reputation for fine table and sparkling wines. The wine producing areas
are concentrated around Condah, Hamilton and Tarrington with sparkling
grape production concentrated around Drumborg and Portland.
Updated
21 Apr, 2010
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