The history of wine growing on this mountain farm started with the
purchase of the property in 1976 by the Trafford family as inaccessible
grazing land. Many of the high altitude slopes were deemed suitable for
high quality red grape varieties. Unfortunately, due to the absurd quota
restrictions, planting a commercial vineyard had to wait 18 years. In
1983 a small vineyard was established to produce experimental wines –
consumed by family and friends! These were our learning curve years (
1984 – 1991 ), which included lots of help and advice from local
winemakers and working experience in France, particularly in the
Bordeaux area.