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October 1847 and settled at Morphett Vale. Being intrigued at the potential for grape growing in the McLaren Vale, he planted in 1845 the first vines in the area, naming the vineyard "Trinity". His medical practice now took a distant second place to his interest in viticulture and oenology. In
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purchased the property and 27,000 imperial gallons (120 kl) of wine from Kelly. He also purchased a nearby flour mill, with the intention of adapting it for wine production. Around 1888 Thomas Hardy's company became
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Australian wine following the accidental destruction of the previous record holder, an 1864 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from Pewsey Vale. That bottle was owned by winemaker and collector
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Company, owners of Tintara Winery and now in the Accolade Wines portfolio, purchased the bottle for an undisclosed five-figure sum.
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Tintara Winery is currently the producer of the oldest surviving bottle of
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