Jirra Wines at Jeir Station

The present-day Jeir Station, while a substantial 120ha, was once part of a 6500ha grazing property owned by the Johnston family between 1825 and 1918. The old homestead was built around 1835 by convict labour, and still stands today. In 2000 present owners Colin and Kay Andrews planted shiraz,cabernet sauvignon,chardonnay,viognier and sangiovese,and have the wines contract-made by Rob Howell and Greg Gallagher of Canberra Winemakers. Exports to the Cook Islands. -JAMES HALLIDAY