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Chapel Hill Joins The Bancroft Portfolio

Chapel Hill, McLaren Vale, joins the Bancroft Portfolio 

Jon Worsley, CEO of Bancroft Wines comments, “We are thrilled to announce that Chapel Hill has joined the Bancroft portfolio. Bancroft has long been known for its Australian portfolio, and adding an established and renowned McLaren Vale property only strengthens our offering.”

Michael Fragos, CEO and Chief Winemaker, of Chapel Hill comments: “We are delighted to be partnering with such a wonderful company as Bancroft Wines. The level of care and attention to detail that Bancroft affords to their winery partners and their customers really complements our own philosophies. Chapel Hill has a long and proud history in the UK market and we are excited to now have the opportunity to work with their talented team to showcase our wines in this important market for Australian Wine.” 

About Chapel Hill
Under the guidance of winemakers Michael Fragos and Bryn Richards, Chapel Hill strives to hand craft wines with purity and balance. Chapel Hill Winery was built on the site of the Seaview Chapel and school house. The 1865 ironstone Chapel still proudly stands today and is an integral feature of the tasting room. The planting of the vineyard commenced in 1972 and the first vintage was released in 1975. The growth of Chapel Hill Winery into a world-renowned wine producer was led by winemaker Pam Dunsford. Pam was a pioneering winemaker in South Australia. The first female graduate of the acclaimed winemaking course at Roseworthy in 1983, Pam’s work led to many acclaims and awards for Chapel Hill Winery, and a lot of those great wines from the 1990’s are still drinking beautifully today.

Perched on the edge of the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge, shallow rocky soils are a feature with sweeping views back over McLaren Vale and Gulf St Vincent. The beautiful Chapel Hill vineyard overlooking sea views boasts elevation, ancient rocks, contoured plantings and moderating sea breezes. The undulating landscape results in a series of small blocks with unique combinations of geology, soil, aspect and climate. To complement the grapes grown in its vineyard, Chapel Hill also sources fruit from a range of ‘like-minded’ grower vineyards. The range includes the MV Grenache, MV Shiraz and The Parson Cabernet Sauvignon.
 
For more information, contact:
Hannah Van Susteren
Head of Marketing
[email protected]
+44 (0) 7714 850 130