Kimbarra Wines
In 1953 when Eric and Dorothy Leeke purchased land to the North West of Ararat their intention was to build a family home, put down roots and create a semi-rural environment in which they could raise their three sons.
Already a successful entrepreneur, Eric s business interests extended from house building to petroleum distribution and from wool farming to motels, however it was his ever growing passion for wine, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling in particular, that prompted him to establish a small vineyard on the property. Under the watchful eye of Colin Preece, the then winemaker at Seppelt Winery and stickler for detail Eric set to work. It may well have been Eric s land and his money, but Colin was the boss, he had the experience and the expertise and insisted that the job was done his way or not at all. His dictum has paid hansom dividends.
Ever since Eric and the boys first planted Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon vines in 1977, his sons Jim, Peter and David have successfully striven to improve the quality of their fruit year on year. They have now been joined by Peter's daughter Victoria, a graduate in viticulture and business (finance) from La Trobe University in Melbourne to continue the family's passion for wine and pass on a dynamic vineyard to the fourth generation.
Kimbarra vineyard produces eighty to ninety tonnes of fruit annually, much of which is sold to local wineries and is regularly classed grade A by them. The grapes are used in the production of their premium and ultra premium wines. However each year we reserve a small quantity of fruit in order that we might continue to indulge our family passion and share it with others.
Why not share our family passion with your friends and family?
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