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A passion for port
Jackie Shervington
Trevor Wallis of Kyotmunga Estate, Lower Chittering, has a love of wine making with an old world charm of improvisation and resourcefulness that is sadly often lost in today’s commercial world. Trevor and wife Lynette Chester purchased Kyotmunga Estate 17 years ago as a place for Trevor to escape the city; grow a few things and relish some of the childhood pursuits he enjoyed growing up on a farm in Katanning. Largely a blank canvas, they were quick to plant six acres of vines, the first planting was in 1997, with progressive
Lower CHittering
$1.29m
planting over the next three years including 200 olive trees. With wine and olive oil for sale they were inspired to undertake major renovations to the property, providing a venue for cellar door. Lynette and Trevor also played a key role with other winemakers to establish the Chittering Valley Wine trail. Although his profession is a librarianship, Trevor has always dabbled in wine making, including experiments such as mulberry wine. His grandfather made wine in Katanning which was once an award winning winemaking area. Trevor makes all his wine on the
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This property in the spectacular Chittering Valley will take your breath away. 165 acres of beautiful hilly country with pastures, natural springs, native flora and wildlife, topped off with spectacular views over the Brockman River and beyond. Includes a unique architectural cottage with adjoining art studio. Potential for organic farming or ecotourism pursuits or a peaceful rural retreat. Craig Hyne 0448 825 833
62 Hectares quality country. One of the highest locations in Gingin top of the escarpment overlooking the valleys with panoramic views over the village of Gingin and the coastal plain all the way to the coast and the city. Substantial income from telecommunication tower lease. Dam two springs, shed sheep and cattle yards. Five paddocks with quality fencing. Inspection strictly by appointment Tom Cabassi 0429 095 864
E: cabassirealty@bigpond.com W: www.cabassirealty.com
again I’d be making fortifieds as they are more interesting. Red wine is basically chemistry, a job of refining. Whereas, with port you have to know when to stop fermentation to ensure you get the requisite level of sweetness left in the port.”
His wife Lynnette fondly shares, “Trevor has the kind of survival skills that if ever the world should go pear shaped he is someone you want to know.”
I enjoyed one of his latest creations – a port made solely from the Grenache grape. Trevor shares, “I had an excess of Grenache grapes and thought I’m not going to waste it.”
Testament to his creative self sufficiency is his latest project, a home-cured side of Prosciutto, hanging in the coolroom. However Trevor’s real passion is fortified wine, “I’m into port, if I had my time
Guests at my recent dinner party were certainly glad that Trevor had gone to the trouble – it made a wonderfully decadent alternative to sweets. Continued page 2...
$1.295M
Prime real estate rarely on the market.
4 Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503
Ph: 08 9575 2566 Fax 08 9575 2568
premises, a rarity these days, as most vineyards tend to send their grapes off-site to a wine-maker. The process takes place in what looks like a typical farm shed, but inside he has added a false ceiling and insulation to reduce temperature variation.
Mooliabeenie $490,000 2.99 Acres Bindoon
$450,000 3.88 Acres
222 Mooliabeenie Road
21 Lakeside Grove
Fantastic modern family home on bush block 10 minutes out of Bindoon. 3 Dble rooms with BIR, spacious modern kitchen, separate lounge, a/c, verandahs, French doors, 12x7.5m shed and 128,000L tank. Worth a look!
Country charm with views forever. Renovator’s dream, this 4x2 home could be something special. Split level, exposed beams, huge fireplace, 2 living areas, BIR’s, double garage, netted orchard, paddocks with excellent fencing.
Liz Connell Realty, 27B Binda Place, Bindoon, WA 6502
P: 9576 0626 M: 0428 836 856 E: liz@lizconnellrealty.com