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About Woodstock Wines
Woodstock Estate, established in 1905 by the Townsend family, has a rich legacy tied to its English roots. Named after the town of Woodstock near Blenheim Palace, the estate was first developed as a vineyard and orchard by the Townsend family, who built a homestead and cultivated the land until 1973. The Collett family then took ownership, expanding Woodstock with an adjoining vineyard acquired from Murray and Duclie Vick, caretakers of ancient Shiraz and Grenache vines dating back to the 1860s.
Today, Woodstock boasts some of the oldest vineyards in McLaren Vale, with the oldest vines planted in 1905. The Colletts have continued to enhance the estate, adding varietals such as Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mataro, Montepulciano, and Fiano. The estate’s vineyards are now certified sustainable, with many grapes dry-grown to suit the Mediterranean climate.
Woodstock’s winemaking process is meticulous, with optimal harvesting times chosen to preserve grape quality. Night harvesting, Italian crushers, and cold soaking for reds ensure wines of balanced intensity. Each stage, from immediate crushing to gentle fermentation, reflects Woodstock’s commitment to producing wines that honor the estate’s heritage and terroir.
