While keeping to many beliefs firmly rooted in the ways of the old world, Parri Estate equally embraces many new world winemaking beliefs. Fruit is hand-picked and hand-pruned in selected blocks, combined with handcrafted winemaking techniques such as small batch fermentation and single vineyard wine production. A combination of traditional and modern philosophies reinforces our commitment to quality and long term success.
The concept of ‘terroir’ is deeply rooted in the wine growing regions of France where families have been producing single estate wines for hundreds of years. Parri Estate believe strongly in the concept of ‘terroir’ and that the quality and style of wine is determined in the vineyard by factors such as soil types, nutrient availability, water, and sunshine. Each vintage will stand alone and be characterised by the subtle interaction of grape variety, season and climate.
Our premium range of wines called 'Pangkarra', is named after the aboriginal word which represents the characteristics of a specific site including the climate, sunshine, rain and soil. The Pangkarra label reflects the finest estate grown wines produced by Parri Estate each year and reflects the commitment of the Phillips family to a philosophy based on quality.
Parri Estate is committed to long term economic growth in a sustainable ecological environment. Our aim is to produce a natural high quality product and focus on continuously improving the environment.
To help achieve this we have implemented an Environmental Management System focusing on
- water quality
- land and resource management
- chemical and fuel/oil storage
- spray drift management
- preserving flora and fauna
- recycling paper and cork at the cellar door
- water treatment system for irrigation and rain water tanks
A revegetation program has been set up on the estate to put something back into the land from which the grapes grow. Over 3,000 trees have been planted since 1998, an initiative that has rejuvenated 'Currency Creek' that runs through the property all year round.
Parri Estate has chosen renewable energy!
Renewable electricity is alternatively dirived from 20% wind and 80% hydro power, both proven and reliable energy sources. Most importantly, Green Earth electricity has zero green house gas emissions. Although it does cost a little more it is our future we are looking after!
Parri Estate is a proud sponsor of Bush Heritage Australia. Bush Heritage is a national, independent non-profit organisation. They focus on the long term and strive to protect Australia’s unique and abundant diversity of life. They achieve this by acquiring and managing land, water and wildlife of outstanding conservation value.
Bush Heritage is Australia’s most widely supported private land conservation organisation. They currently own and manage 29 reserves throughout Australia, protecting 720,000 hectares. These reserves are safeguarding at least 67 threatened vegetation communities and more than 236 threatened plants and animals.
Click on to the website www.bushheritage.org.au to see more wonderful things being done to protect our bush.
