Turner's Crossing Vineyard
	PO Box 103, Epsom, Vic 3551
	Bendigo
	(03) 5448 8464
	www.turnerscrossing.com
	W'ends tel (03) 5944 4599
	Sergio Carlei
	2002
	8000
	41 ha

The name of this outstanding vineyard comes from local farmers crossing the Loddon River in the mid- to late-1800s on their way to the nearest town. The vineyard was planted in 1999 by former corporate executive and lecturer in the business school at La Trobe University, Paul Jenkins. However, Jenkins' experience as a self-taught viticulturist dates back to 1985, when he established his first vineyard at Prospect Hill, planting all the vines himself. The grapes from both vineyards have gone to a who's who of winemakers in Central Victoria, but an increasing amount is being made under the Turner's Crossing label, not surprising given the exceptional quality of the wines. Phil Bennett and winemaker Sergio Carlei have joined Paul as co-owners of the vineyard, with Sergio putting his money where his winemaking mouth is. Exports to the UK, the US, Canada, China and Taiwan.