Empire Estate
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Since 1894 the Saahs have been conservators of this historic estate which predates the Romans. The site was chosen because of its Celtic holy significance and has been the home to winemaking for almost 2000 years. Written evidence that Monks obtained the estate during the collapse of the Roman Empire dates back to 470 AD. The family have carried on the traditional integrated farming practices. Chemicals have never been used and it is one of the oldests biodynamic farms anywhere. The Steiner Hund vineyard is very stony. The harvested fruit spontaneously ferments and the wine is raised for 2 ½ years in large Australian old oak casks deep in their cold, ancient cellar.