Mudgee Ernest Schuetz Estate Wines

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2011

Ernest Schuetz Estate Wines 26/24– 36 Pacific Highway, Wahroonga, NSW 2076 (postal) Region Mudgee T 0402 326 612 www .ernestschuetzestate.com.au Open Not Winemaker Michael Slater, Jacob Stein Est. 2003 Dozens 3000 Vyds 4 ha Ernest Schuetz’s involvement in the wine industry started in 1988 at the age of 21. Working in various liquor outlets and as a sales representative for Miranda Wines, McGuigan Simeon and, later, Watershed Wines, gave him an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the wine market. In 2003 he and wife Joanna purchased the Arronvale Vineyard (first planted in ’91) situated in the micro-valley of Menah, at an altitude of 530 m. When the Schuetzs acquired the vineyard it was planted to merlot, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, and they have since grafted 1 ha to riesling, pinot blanc, pinot gris, zinfandel and nebbiolo, which should provide their first crop in ’12. The estate plantings have been complemented by other varieties purchased from other growers. At the present time, Joanna manages sales and marketing for the venture, with a cellar door planned. In the meantime, they live in Sydney, travelling to Mudgee on weekends and for vintage. They aim to build the business to the point where they can move to Mudgee and start a family1 .

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