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The Murphy Vineyards are managed by Patrick Murphy, Trentham Estate' s Viticulturist and Executive Director.
Pat completed Senior at St Patrick' s College and with a long history of farming in his veins, continued his education at Yanco Agricultural College.
Upon completion, Patrick received a certificate in Farm Management, and he returned to apply his knowledge of viticulture to the vines of Murphy Vineyards.
Today the vineyards comprise of 60 hectares of various grape varieties. White varieties planted include Chardonnay, Canada Muscat, Brown Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Taminga, Semillon, Pinot Grigio and Viognier, with Albarino and Vermentino recently planted.
Red varieties consist of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ruby Cabernet, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Tannat, Nebbiolo and Petit Verdot.
Anthony and Pat truly believe that good wines are made in the vineyard, and are continually striving to source the best quality fruit they can. Harvest generally begins at the end of January / beginning of February, and runs until April.
Grapes for sparkling wines as usually harvested first, with the Taminga picked as late as May.
Most varieties are harvested in the cool of the night, and then immediately transferred to the winery for crushing.
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