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THE COMPANY
Founded in 1996 in the beautiful Lovedale area of the Hunter Valley, just two hours North of Sydney, Gartelmann is a winner of many Wine Show Trophies and hundreds of medals. The business was established by Jorg & Jan Gartelmann. This gave Jorg, an aeronautical engineer by profession, an opportunity to convert his long-held passion for wine into a full-time commitment.
Gartelmann produces only Hunter Valley wines and sources top quality fruit from the best Hunter Valley vineyard sites, an approach borrowed from the ‘negoçiants’ of France.
THE WINES
The Gartelmann wines include Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Rose, Merlot, Shiraz, Sparkling White and Sparkling Shiraz and are completed with the addition of an ice-wine style Semillon/Chenin Blanc, Liqueur Muscat and Liqueur Shiraz.
Gartelmann wines are available at the Cellar Door, via the Internet, the Wine Club and mail order.
THE CELLAR DOOR
Open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm.
Set beside a small lake that attracts a variety of local water birds, the building is both inviting and harmonises beautifully with the landscape. The large deck is a great spot to sit and relax whilst enjoying some Gartelmann wine, olives and local cheese.
THE MAGPIE LABEL
The magpie logo reflects the natural wine making philosophy at Gartelmann. The magpie itself is one of the few birds that is not a pest in the vineyard. An insectivore, it doesn’t harm the grapes, but aids in controlling pests and disease, while deterring other birds, thus reducing the need for any synthetic chemicals. Though no longer a grape grower, Gartelmann sources its fruit from like-minded suppliers.
IF YOU CAN’T REMEMBER THE NAME – REMEMBER THE MAGPIE!
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