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Brad Schafferius isn’t one to do things by half. So when this Olympic sailor and successful CEO decided to go back to his farming roots no one questioned if he would succeed. Brad’s passion for agriculture came early in life when, at just three years of age, he had his first vegetable patch on the edge of a small Queensland country town. In the early 90s Brad started out in his search for a farming venture that would suit his family, lifestyle and desire to grow something. A few years later Brad and his family, Annemaree and three young sons, moved to their 38-acre property near Gundaroo. Annemaree, a city girl through and through was reluctant but it didn’t take long for her to fall in love with the land–and the boys of course just loved the space. The couple studied viticulture and winemaking and have both immersed themselves in Tallagandra.
The first vines were planted in 1998 and the impressive and very modern cellar door opened in 2006. Today it is a place for people to come, to sit and relax, to talk and to share the experience of great wines and it is safe to say that Brad succeeded in his quest – the result is a first class winery and cellar door. It’s Annemaree who will welcome you to the cellar door/coffee shop so drop in to taste the collection of quality cool climate wines.
Tallagandra Hill / 1692 Murrumbateman Road Gundaroo NSW 2620 Open Sat & Sun/public hols 10am–5pm P. 02 6236 8694 / tallagandrahill.com.au
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