Henty
Estate is nestled in the midst of Victoria's major wool
growing region. The Southern Grampians can be seen in
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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
22 August, 2008
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