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The Brokenback Vineyard is located at the foothills of the Brokenback Range in Pokolbin, New South Wales and uses a range of viticultural practices to preserve fruit characters and protect against regional challenges such as frost, vintage rains and humidity. Vineyard rows are sown with indigenous grasses, artificial inputs are avoided wherever possible, and Leogate Estate promotes traditional natural farming techniques and sustainability. When Bill and Vicki Widin purchased Brokenback Vineyard in late 2007 with plans to create their own wine label, they wanted to give the site a distinctive entrance. They placed two sets of antique iron gates at the front of the property which display a lion rampant in the centre of each gate. The lion rampant became the logo and set the tone for the entire property, as the estate was named, LEOGATE. This working vineyard is situated on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range and adheres to NASAA certified organic practices to maintain healthy vines and soils through using biodegradable inputs and grape compost throughout the vineyard, conserving water usage, preserving local ecosystems and wildlife habitats throughout the vineyard.
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Pokolbin, NSW, Australia