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Innovation in oak barrels

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

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Tumbarumba Wine Region

“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

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Hastings River Wine Region

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

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Bushfires and blue paint, the story of koalas in Port Macquarie

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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Leading The Bushfire Recovery for Australian Winemakers

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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