THE BAROSSA’S SURVIVING OLD VINE PLANTINGS, c1843–1900 Source: The Australian Ark Note: Vineyard plantings prior to 1850 are described as ‘circa’ (c). Although anecdotal evidence argues that these given dates are reasonably accurate, this type of referencing is probably more appropriate, given the informed guesswork behind many other 19th century vineyards. Plantings marked ‘circa’ from 1850 onwards are generally agreed as the best reference by vineyard owners. These circa vineyards are very old and likely to have been planted within 10 years or less of their indicative dates. There are many vineyard blocks that were planted without records, and many dates are estimates based on handed-down family stories. Also, vineyards have changed hands, and this list compiles their current or recent identities. This list is not exhaustive or definitive, but it highlights the great wealth of surviving ancient vineyards in Australia. The historic timelines are included to show that the pattern in plantings was in response to market conditions and opportunities of the time. 1832 James Busby Collection of vinestock arrives in Sydney 1836 Foundation of the Province of South Australia 1837 Queen Victoria ascends to the throne 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, the foundation of modern New Zealand c1843 Langmeil Freedom Vines (Shiraz), Barossa Valley, South Australia (believed) c1847 Schild Estate Moorooroo Vineyard, Jacob’s Creek (Shiraz), Barossa Valley, South Australia (believed) c1847 Turkey Flat (Shiraz), Barossa Valley, South Australia (believed) c1848 Cirillo Old Vine Light Pass (Grenache), Barossa Valley, South Australia (believed) c1850 Cirillo Old Vine Light Pass (Semillon/ Madeira , Shiraz & Mataro), Barossa Valley, South Australia
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