ABV
11.5%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
The Fordwich Hill vineyard was planted by Lindemans on the red volcanic soil of the Fordwich Sill in the late 1960’s. Planted to original Semillon stock and farmed using vertical shoot positioning on a low trellis. We crop the vines at around 2.2 tonnes to the acre which is relatively low for this variety. This vineyard produces wines of a richer softer style with intense citrus like flavours because the soil allows us to leave the fruit on for increased ripeness of flavor without loss of acidity. Made in the pure Hunter style with clean juice, stainless steel and neutral yeast.
Winemaker's Bio
Andrew Margan established Margan Wines in 1996 with life and business partner Lisa in the Broke Fordwich region of the Hunter Valley.
From humble beginnings, Margan is now a leading NSW wine brand renown for outstanding wine quality and a focus on innovation. They boast 100 hectares of distinguished vineyards, all certified Sustainably Farmed. Most of the vines are old, low yielding and grown on the ancient volcanic soil of the Fordwich Sill, creating a unique signature style that defines Margan wines.
Andrew’s winemaking philosophy is focused firmly on making single vineyard wines from his own grapes with all wines ‘estate grown and made’ on site. He makes wines of concentration, structure, balance and texture that are modern expressions but with a nod to the traditions of the Hunter. His favourite wines are those that display excellent varietal definition and reflect the soil they are grown in and their sense of place. He has favourite vintages rather than favourite wines although the uniquely regional styles of savoury, medium bodied Shiraz and pristine, long lived Semillon are both hard to go past.
Andrew was introduced to the wine industry at a young age as his parents had vineyards in the Hunter in the 70’s and his father Frank Margan was one of Australia’s first wine journalists. With two University degrees under his belt, a hands-on apprenticeship with the legendary Murray Tyrrell and several years of working in European wineries he has done over 50 vintages.
Andrews career highlights include being awarded the Hunter Valley Viticulturalist of the Year in 2015 and the more recent news of his (now adult) children coming home to work in the business.