Australia Wine New South Wales Wines and Vineyards Constable Estate Vineyards Constable Estate Vineyards is a boutique family vineyard located at Pokolbin, in the heart of the Lower Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia. Producing 3000 cases per year, Constable Estate Vineyards has retained its image as being one of the most beautiful and successful vineyards in Australia. Constable Estate Vineyards is not only recognised for producing outstanding wines, but also for attracting thousands of visitors annually to the property in Pokolbin to view the magnificent gardens and sculpture collection. Cradled against the magnificent backdrop of the Brokenback Ranges, the vineyard of 7 hectares is planted to the classic grape varieties of chardonnay, semillon, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Limited production wines are available through the air-conditioned cellar door, our exclusive membership club and a number of selected Hunter Valley restaurants and hotels. In addition, selected varieties are distributed through an associated company, Australian Select Wines, who in turn sell them to restaurants, hotels, etc. throughout New South Wales. Constable Estate Vineyards Vineyards was established in 1981. Out of a total of approximately 15 hectares, 7 have been planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Merlot vines. In 1995, Pinot Noir was replaced with Semillon. A house was built in 1985 and at that time native shrubs were planted to give privacy and act as a windbreak. Constable Estate Vineyards Vineyards was established in 1981. Out of a total of approximately 15 hectares, 7 have been planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Merlot vines. In 1995, Pinot Noir was replaced with Semillon. A house was built in 1985 and at that time native shrubs were planted to give privacy and act as a windbreak. In 1984 a project was commenced to establish a large scale country garden. It was decided to gradually create areas of gardens, each would be quite different and well spaced from one another. Listed below are the individual gardens and their special features: ROSE GARDEN - March 1984 Triangular in shape, the Rose Garden is framed by 18 Plane Trees (Plantanus Orientalis), and 85 Cotoneasters. Three individual box gardens were created from 780 Buxus Microphylla Japonica. Inside, Lavender Spica follow the outline of the box hedge and some 60 Rose bushes were planted. The central block contains Mr Lincoln with a border of Simply Magic and an antique, cast-iron fountain, while the other two blocks contain mixed varieties of Roses and each contain a statue. A gazebo and pergola, the latter covered with climbing Roses, completes the picture. KNOT & HERB GARDEN - December 1989 To celebrate the birth of Sarah Constable 5/7/89. A variety of herbs inside a Box and Rosemary hedge of 342 Buxus Microphylla Japonica and 70 Rosemary plants. At strategic points around the garden are standard Bay trees and standard Box trees. A hedge of Murraya frames the garden and a feature is two large Manchurian Pear trees. SECRET GARDEN - July 1991 To celebrate the birth of Joseph Constable 7/8/91. Guarding the entrance of the 32m x 12m Secret Garden are two full-size bronze lions. The garden is framed by a hedge of 60 Western Red Cedar and the two garden beds contain blue Agapanthi, white Azalea, white Magnolia, Liriope and Eupatorium. CAMELLIA GARDEN The latest addition is a Camellia Garden containing approximately 70 varieties of Sasanqua and Japonica. The whole is framed with Sasanqua Ruffle Pink which will in due course form a hedge. The path has been designed in the shape of a C (the entrance) and H (the foot of which leads to the exit). THE SCULPTURE GARDEN There are a number of bronzes by various Australian artists, including several by Julie Squires, well-known Newcastle sculptress. The latest addition is a 1½ times life-size bronze of the famous English cellist, Jacqueline Du Pre. This was recently opened by The Hon. Senator Helen Coonan, Minister for Media, Communication, Technology and the Arts. In addition to the formal gardens, there are a number of interesting sculptures placed at strategic points throughout the vineyard. 205 Gilllards Road, Pokolbin 2320 P: 02 4998 7887 F: 02 4998 6555 Website: www.constablehershon.com.au

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