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Padthaway
Originally known as Keppoch, Padthaway was identified as a viticultural region in 1963 by Karl Seppelt on the basis of a study carried out 19 years earlier by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the South Australian Department of Agriculture.
The acquisition of 350 hectares (865 acres) by Seppelt encouraged first Lindemans, then Hardys and Wynns to follow suit and to this day Padthaway remains the preserve of the major companies. Notwithstanding the originally modest quality expectations held for the region by its pioneers, it has proved to be an excellent white wine producer and, if yields are controlled, an equally good red wine area.
The 1998 opening of the large, state-of-the-art Stonehaven Winery of Hardys Wines significantly increased awareness of the region and the quality of its wines. The winery's spectacular success at the 2000 San Francisco International Wine Competition, where it won top exhibitor and winemaker trophies, added further lustre.
Liquor Licence No. 36116451
“WARNING
Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it is an offence
To supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years (Penalty exceeds $7,000)
For a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor. (Penalty exceeds $500)”
