We're excited to announce the launch of fantastic collaboration between Upper Yarra Secondary College students and Oakridge - the Junction Street Vineyard & Co’s 2023 Pinot Noir! Made from grapes lovingly tended and harvested by local students and staff and produced right here at the winery! Oakridge Wines Senior Viticulturist, Steve Faulkner guided students in the pruning, maintenance and picking of grapes during the 2023 harvest, before overseeing its open top fermentation and 11-month maturation in premium French oak, and bottling in March this year. “The program at Upper Yarra Secondary College is focused on innovation, and really giving local students hands-on experience in the wine industry,” Faulkner said. Marcus Cook, a Learning Specialist and VET Teacher at the College said working with the team at Oakridge over the last few years had been an invaluable experience. “Working with industry experts has broadened our students' understanding of the wine industry and inspired several students to continue this pathway as a career. Personally, I am grateful for the guidance of the Oakridge team, through the whole winemaking process - from vine to wine!” The Junction Street Vineyard & Co’s 2023 Pinot Noir will be available in select Dan Murphy's and BWS stores across Victoria while stocks last. We're sure there will be there will be many proud students, teachers and parents visiting stores this week to see their wine on the shelves! https://lnkd.in/gni4YZJi
Paragon Wine Estates
Beverage Manufacturing
Founded to honour a tradition of vinicultural excellence in Australia and New Zealand.
About us
Inspired by the legacies and indelible footprints our brands have left on the landscape. Our role is to champion our brands and to respect the long-established processes and cultures that have made them standout producers. Paragon's portfolio represents the finest growing regions in Australia and New Zealand, including Chapel Hill (McLaren Vale), Krondorf (Barossa Valley), Isabel Estate (Marlborough), Riddoch (Coonawarra), Oakridge (Yarra Valley), Josef Chromy (Tasmania) and Shingleback (McLaren Vale). Paragon is privileged to write the next chapter in the story of these iconic premium wine brands.
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http://www.paragonwineestates.com/
External link for Paragon Wine Estates
- Industry
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2019
Employees at Paragon Wine Estates
Updates
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Isabel Estate - a proud member of Paragon's esteemed collection of heritage wineries - has been awarded 'Champion Wine of Show' at the 2023 Marlborough Wine Show Awards, announced on Friday. The 2021 Isabel Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir, was a standout for judges, picking up four trophies in total, including Champion Wine of Show, NZ Champion Current Vintage Pinot Noir, Wine of Provenance and Champion Wairau Valley wine. “It showed not only how far we have come with Pinot Noir in Marlborough, but also a glimpse into the future. Pristine fruit, combined with thoughtful and sensitive winemaking has created a wine with elegance and vibrancy,” - Chief Judge Stu Marfell Isabel Estate's chardonnays also made an impression, with the 2022 Isabel Estate Wild Barrique Chardonnay and 2020 Estate Marlborough Chardonnay both taking home trophies. It's been a stellar month for Isabel Estate, this recogntion following on from their recent success at the National Wine Awards of Aotearoa NZ. Congratulations to chief winemaker Jeremy Mckenzie and the dedicated and passionate Isabel Estate team for this outstanding achievement.
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