Chalk Hill Wines
South Australia · Australia
Next head to Chalk Hill Wines, a family-owned winery, dedicated to making small batch, hand crafted wines of distinction. Indulge in a traditional Italian style shared lunch prepared by Cucina Di Strada, paired with four of Chalk Hill’s most popular wines.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Chalk Hill Wines
Welcome to Chalk Hill Wines, situated in the heart of the McLaren Vale, South Australia. As we stand here, surrounded by the rolling vineyards and the distant silhouette of the Mount Lofty Ranges, we are witnessing the…
Listen in the app2Section 1 — The Heritage Block and the Planting Cycle
Standing here in the Heritage Block, we are looking at the future of Chalk Hill. As Joseph Herzog explains, a vineyard is a study in patience. …
Listen in the app3Section 2 — Grafting and Rootstock Science
As we look closer at the base of these vines, we see a crucial anatomical feature: the graft union. These vines are not growing on their own roots. …
Listen in the app4Section 3 — Frost Protection and Irrigation Systems
In the unpredictable climate of the McLaren Vale, the young vines face two primary environmental threats: frost and dehydration. As we walk through the rows, you will notice the infrastructure designed to combat these. …
Listen in the app5Section 4 — The Art of Barrel Selection
While the Herzogs emphasize that wine is made in the vineyard, the final character of a Chalk Hill wine is significantly influenced by the 'elevage'—the process of aging in barrels. This is a scholarly pursuit in itself. …
Listen in the app6Section 5 — Alpha Crucis and the Southern Cross
Chalk Hill’s premium range, Alpha Crucis, represents the pinnacle of their craft and their deep connection to the Australian landscape. Alpha Crucis is the brightest star in the Southern Cross constellation, a celestial landmark…
Listen in the app7Section 6 — Wine Under the Stars with Dr. Kym Thalassoudis
Perhaps the most unique cultural offering at Chalk Hill is the 'Wine Under the Stars' event. This evening transcends the typical wine tasting by incorporating a celestial adventure led by Dr. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Chalk Hill Wines, I invite you to take a final look across the vineyard. We have traveled from the microscopic level of soil microbes and rootstock grafts to the infinite reaches of the stars above. …
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What is Chalk Hill Wines?
Chalk Hill Wines is a place in South Australia · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | South Australia · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -35.2134, 138.5434 |
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