How Alexander describes Chalk Hill:
“Chalk Hill wines started with the arrival of John Harvey to McLaren Vale in 1839, 6 generations and 185 years later the same family are still growing grapes, and who now own some of the oldest vines in southern Australia (some over 100 years old!) to produce incredible fresh and elegant styled Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.”
Owners
Tom Harvey
Founded
1964
Region
Mclaren Vale, Australia
Appellation
McLaren Vale
Wines Produced
Red: Grenache, Shiraz, Syrah
Famous For
Alpha Crucis Blewitt Springs Syrah
Alpha Crucis Blewitt Springs Grenache
CHALK HILL
Wines by Alexander, a Quebec wine agency, is proud to present Chalk Hill.
The story of Chalk Hill starts in 1839 when John Harvey arrived in Adelaide, which was then a three-year-old colony of just 6,000 people. John was the second person to plant grapes north of Adelaide in the town he established and named Salisbury, in honour of his wife's birthplace in England. Little did he realise that he was starting a grape-growing and wine-making heritage that continues six generations and over 180 years later.
“Both my father Walter Harvey and I moved from Salisbury to establish vineyards in McLaren Vale, after recognising the superior grape growing conditions here,” says the current John Harvey, patriarch of Chalk Hill.
“The vineyard I purchased in Willunga was first planted with Grenache in 1897 and these centurions are still producing fantastic grapes today. It was also this vineyard where Diana and I made our home and raised three children – Kate, Jock and Tom.
“Wine tells a story of the place we live. It shows the climate over the growing season, the soil in which it was grown, and the way the grapes have been tended to from the vineyard to the bottle. There can be nothing more beguiling, rewarding and enjoyable experience than trying to discover this story with friends and loved ones.” John Explains. These are pure and expressive wines that do not want to be missed.
