Media Release – NSW Wine In November 2021, Alex Cassegrain from Cassegrain Wines in the Hastings River wine region in NSW, was named the 2021 Winemaker of the Year at the ASVO (Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology) Awards for Excellence. The ASVO Awards for Excellence recognises the most dedicated and professional individuals in the …
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When making a reserve wine, finding a name for it that speaks to its potential sometimes requires deep thought, research, and a passion for the wine itself. And so it was with our Falerne Reserve wines. The word “Falerne” originated from the Romans to describe the very best wines with the very best ageing potential …
The Richfield Vineyard is in the New England wine region in NSW. It was originally established by Frenchman Bernard Forey in the early 1990s. After consulting leading viticulturalist Dr. Richard Smart, Bernard acquired 75 hectares of land in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range near the historic township of Tenterfield. The vineyard sits at …
“Tumbarumba” might sound like a winning trampoline trick you once did as a kid, but it is actually a wine region of New South Wales increasingly considered one of the hidden gems of the Australian wine scene. Situated halfway between Sydney and Melbourne, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Tumbarumba’s cool, alpine climate and …
New South Wales has such a diverse wine landscape. Whilst some regions are more prominent than others there are some hidden gems that are worth seeking out and discovering. None more so than the region which surrounds our home here in Port Macquarie, the Hastings River wine region. Hastings River is a small, developing wine …
If you’re visiting Port Macquarie for a roadtrip or the holidays, there are plenty of things to do, even on rainy days. Yes, we have some of the most stunning coastline in NSW, but if the weather turns and it’s time to stay indoors, there are plenty of things to keep both kids and adults …
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Port Macquarie is home to a native koala population. In the aftermath of the 2019-2020 bushfires, international awareness has been drawn to dwindling population numbers. Meet Froggy, our resident Cassegrain Wines koala helping to raise awareness of koala conservation in NSW. If you have visited our winery, you would have met our resident koala, Froggy. …
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Planning on a road trip from Sydney to Port Macquarie? There are loads of iconic stops along the way. Whether you are looking to stretch your legs, or make a bit more of an an adventure, there’s quaint coastal towns with plenty of great restaurants and cafés to explore. It’s generally a 4-5 hour drive …
The 2019/2020 summer bushfires significantly impacted many of the growers we work with at Cassegrain. Those whose vineyards were not completely razed were left with damaged fruit rendered unusable for winemaking. We’re thrilled to be part of a major research project dedicated to mitigating the effects of smoke taint for future vintages and getting Australian …
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