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S2- E01 | Going Your Own Way with Anita Goode
Limestone Coast / Mt BensonAnita Goode is Wangolina through and through, and the first of her family to branch out and make wine on the land of Wangolina Station, since the Goode’s first arrived more than 100 years ago. Part of the greater Limestone Coast region, Mount Benson is a unique coastal location around 300Ks from Adelaide, halfway between Kingston and Robe in the south-east. A moderate maritime climate provides the biggest drawcard from a viticultural point of view. As Anita will tell you, it gets bloody windy! But all that cold air plays an essential role in helping Wangolina wines stand out from the crowd; much like their creator, who comes equipped with purple hair and attitude you can see a mile away. Here's Anita…
Anita Goode
Owner + Maker + Grower Wangolina Wangolina winemaker profile: Anita Goode – Young Gun of Wine Anita has been a ‘part of the fabric’ at Wangolina since inception, working in every facet of the family business. Graduating with an Oenology degree at Adelaide University in 2001, she went on to work consecutive vintages overseas and within Australia to broaden her knowledge, exposure and experience before returning to her home in Mt Benson. Taking the reins as sole Owner/ Director in 2013, she has continued to evolve the Wangolina range and vineyard plantings to capitalise on the cool climate regionality and coastal capabilities of Mt Benson.
The Goode family arrived in Kingston in the late 1800′-s and established ‘Wangolina Station’ in 1923 breeding Shorthorn cattle and Merino sheep. Working the land for many years John & Jan Goode, along with daughter Anita, planted and established the Wangolina vineyards in 1999. There were few plantings in the Mt Benson Wine Region at the time with Mt Benson Vineyards and Cape Jaffa Wines leading the way. The Goode family planted the traditional varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. In 2001 Anita harvested and made the first vintage from the Wangolina vineyard and since then has never looked back. With plantings now including Pinot Gris and Gruner Veltliner, plus a nursery block of trial varieties for the future. Taking ownership of the property in 2013 Anita, along with the valued assistance of her retired father John, manages the winemaking and vineyards, as well as running a commercial cattle business that consists of Shorthorn and Angus cattle for the Australian and international markets. |
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