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A family atmosphere By KYLIE WILSON
KEY OF LIFE:
Salvatore Politini is well known across the King Valley and beyond for his prowess on the piano accordion. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
GARDENING WITH
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WHEN Salvatore “Sam” Politini and Giuseppina “Josie” La Spina made their separate journeys to Australia from different parts of Sicily in the mid-20th century, they could scarcely have imagined the life they have built for themselves over 60 years later. The pair met and married in 1959, raising four children and moving from growing tobacco to establishing the grapevines and winery that would become Politini Wines. And since then, their respective skills with food, wine, and the piano accordion have made a visit to their cellar door akin to “a family reunion”, as Salvatore puts it. Salvatore said the pair have well and truly become part of the King Valley since purchasing the land they still make a living from today in the 1950s. “Since then, it’s changed a lot,” he said, talking about the establishment of roads, wineries, tourist attractions and more. He added that the area was full of “good people”. “It’s come a long way. “Tourists all come to appreciate the valley.” He said that while the wine industry, like any other industry, has had its ups and downs, he cherishes the life that he and Josie have built. “I do what I like every day,” he said happily. One of the most familiar parts of each festival weekend at Politini Wines is Salvatore’s regular piano accordion playing, and he has been passionate about the instrument for as long as he can remember. “I’ve played all over this valley,” he said. “It is enjoyable and I am glad that I am still able to do it. “When people visit, they are all happy, all smiling.” continued page |
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