Oakridge’s John Cardwell interviewed for the US Open Tennis Channel
Oakridge’s John Cardwell was recently interviewed for the US Open Tennis Channel (OTC) to be aired in January 2010.
While waxing lyrical about the beauty of the Oakridge estate comes easily to the Oakridge team, John took time to reflect on three questions.
OTC: Tell us about Oakridge
JC: Oakridge wines in the heart of Victoria’s Yarra Valley is a treat for all of the senses.
Set on more than 25 hectares of vines that create the framework for the distant mountainous backdrop, local and international visitors can experience the most stunning sights the Yarra Valley has to offer.
Our dedication to producing some of the finest examples of cool climate wines in Australia is reflected in the many reviews and our ability to maintain a five-star winery rating.
It begins with the type of soil that we use to plant our vines and extends to the type of music that we play during vinification – the wine-making process at Oakridge is a journey.
From our vines to our wines the quality and character of Yarra Valley cool climate wines is unparalleled throughout Australasia. So why not stop off on your next travel vacation and ignite your palate with the Oakridge experience right in the heart of the Yarra Valley.
OTC: Tell us about the Oakridge Experience…
JC: It is based on the philosophy that our Cellar Door is the only place in the world where you can have a 100% Oakridge experience.
When you immerse yourself at our cellar door you open yourself to a boutique experience filled with elegance and charm while you taste our range of Over the Shoulder and Oakridge wines ideal accompaniments to any meal from an alfresco lunch to a formal dinner.
Our exclusive 864 range is yet another reason why Oakridge is the small boutique winery that is big on producing wines to enchant the tastebuds and capture the essence of the regional terroir.
OTC: To what do you attribute this wine-making excellence?
JC: The Yarra Valley embodies the true meaning of the Aboriginal word ‘Yarra’: meaning ‘ever flowing’.
At Oakridge, we revere the soil from which our vines stem and we match the production of our wine to the notion that the Yarra Valley is the foremost cool climate wine region Australia has to offer.
We welcome viewers to log onto our website and experience for themselves what the land downunder has to offer in this rich valley where the wine is ever-flowing and the views are awaiting capture.