GALLAGHER WINES
Greg
and Libby Gallagher established Gallagher Wines in 1993. After doing
climatic data searches for about 2 years, looking for the best area to
grow Shiraz for a full, multi-layered flavour profile with full soft
and generous texture, they choose the Murrumbateman area of the
Canberra District. The climate during the critical ripening period is
warm to cool, with good sunlight and slow sugar accumulation,
encouraging the development of richness and multiplicity of flavour.
With such good ripening conditions, many other "Cool Climate" styles
were also possible.
Land
was sought with attention to other details such as water
catchment, cool air drainage, well drained soils, aspect and layout
according to prevailing winds. After finding the desired location, the
land was purchased and planting commenced in 1995. The first harvest
was 1999 and the company has grown more sucessful year after year,
focusing on producing wines with generous flavour and refined
texture.