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In 2001, the Batchelor family (headed by former AMP chief executive Paul Batchelor) acquired Terrace Vale. In late 2004 Terrace Vale (and its various second labels and brands) was merged with Cheviot Bridge/The Long Flat Wine Co, of which Paul Batchelor is now non- executive chairman. Marketing in Australia and overseas is undertaken by Cheviot Bridge. Wine had been made Read more…

Racecourse Lane Wines is located in Pokolbin in the Lower Hunter Valley of New South Wales. Racecourse Lane Wines was initiated by its owners, Mike & Helen McGorman to fulfill their ambition to grow, produce and enjoy quality wines. Mike had fond memories as a child growing up in Adelaide and working on a 32 acre vineyard owned by his Read more…

Broke Fordwich is renowned for its Hunter Valley classics, Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz, and increasingly the premium quality of its Verdelho. More recently it has seen the successful introduction of Italian varietals such as Fiano, Areneis, Barbera and Sangiovese. The wines of Broke Fordwich are slightly richer and softer in style (particularly those grown on the Fordwich Sill) whilst still Read more…