Newcastle Herald January 19, 2019

The sky is dark and the air is cool. Slowly, dim sunlight makes its way over the ancient slopes of the Brokenback Range that ripple and rise steeply behind the vine rows. A slight breeze drifts through the leaves as the new day begins to stir.  Picking teams are already out in force, armed with a bucket and a pair of picking snips. Their hands rush to reach out, in and under the verdant broadleaf to snip away bunches of golden coloured chardonnay, relieving the vine of its heavy promise. Read full article…