Walter

Lynn and Paul Walter had been keen observers of Mudgee and its wines for 15 years before deciding to take the plunge and plant a 20ha vineyard. It was the mid-'90s and all the portents were good. As competition increased and prices for grapes decreased, they realised that their original business plan of simply being growers was not going to be financially viable, even though they thought the downturn would prove to be a temporary one. -JAMES HALLIDAY