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Turkey Flat has some of the oldest vines in the world, with shiraz vines in the original vineyard, known as 'Section One', verified to date back to its initial planting in 1847 by a Silesian immigrant, Johann Frederick August Fiedler.
The vineyard was named for the large number of bush turkeys which still, to this day, roam the area.
Sourced from a premium private cellar
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Description
The current owners, the Schulz family, purchased the property in 1865, and developed a thriving butchery in addition to dairy farming. Current and fourth generation owners Peter and Christie Schulz switched focus entirely to wine production in 1990, shortly after taking over. Further purchases in 2007 have expanded total cultivation area by another 30 acres.
Viticulture is a key focus, especially given the age of the vines. The fruit is dry grown wherever possible, save in conditions of drought or severe heatwaves, solely to keep the vines healthy.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Poultry
Description
The current owners, the Schulz family, purchased the property in 1865, and developed a thriving butchery in addition to dairy farming. Current and fourth generation owners Peter and Christie Schulz switched focus entirely to wine production in 1990, shortly after taking over. Further purchases in 2007 have expanded total cultivation area by another 30 acres.
Viticulture is a key focus, especially given the age of the vines. The fruit is dry grown wherever possible, save in conditions of drought or severe heatwaves, solely to keep the vines healthy.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Game
Pork
Poultry
