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In 1998 Hollick expanded north of Coonawarra by developing the 24 ha Red Ridge vineyard at Wrattonbully on a prime outcrop of terra rossa soil which includes trial plantings of Tempranillo and Sangiovese. 2007 saw Hollick celebrate their 25th Anniversary. It was also the year that Ian's daughters Mel and Kate joined 'the firm'.
The appropriately named restaurant 'Upstairs at Hollick' is the first winery restaurant in Coonawarra and has been a tremendous success with panoramic views of the vineyards and more intimately into their barrel store.
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Ian Hollick's involvement with viticulture goes way back to his childhood in Mildura as the son of a soldier settler fruit blocker. After studying Agricultural Science at Dookie Agricultural College, Ian worked for Mildara Wines as Coonawarra vineyard foreman, progressing to become manager of Mildara vineyards nationally including the Coonawarra winery. With a vision of a great future for Coonawarra, Ian purchased 22 hectares of prime Terra Rossa land in 1974. The Hollick Winery was established in 1984 and a year later Hollick won the Jimmy Watson Trophy for the best one-year old red wine in the Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Under Ian's guidance, the property expanded to more than 100 hectares following the purchase of the Wilgha property in 1987.
David Norman has brought a wealth of experience to Hollick Wines since taking up the position as winemaker in February 2000.
David Norman has brought a wealth of experience to Hollick Wines since taking up the position as winemaker in February 2000.
Coonawarra is a small township 10km to the north of Penola in the south east of South Australia. The Coonawarra Wine Region is approximately 30km from north to south, and some 2-3km in breadth at its widest point. Originally established by John Riddoch as the Coonawarra Fruit Colony, the modern viticultural region has reached some 4090 hectares in size. The first vines were planted at Coonawarra in 1890 and, with one exception, each year since 1891 has seen wine produced in the region. The modern Coonawarra has 14 wineries handling some 25,000 tonnes of grapes from Coonawarra and additional grapes for surrounding regions. There are currently 21 Cellar Door outlets in Coonawarra. There is a possibility that up to 10 new Cellar Door outlets could open over the next few years. Coonawarra soil is the classic Terra Rossa over limestone, providing excellent drainage and the right balance of nutrients, the ideal medium for vine growth and production of high quality fruit.