I CAME across a piece of optimism that should be shared with your readers particularly those involved in the wine industry, dare I say those endeavouring to disperse their assets; that's upmarket for getting out.
Goodness knows it’s been a tough few years in the industry since the onset of the global financial crisis. However I digress, situated in a valley near Jamison in Victoria some 3,789 kms away so I don't think the death penalty applies for mentioning the name, Howqua Valley Estate.
The sort of country the doomsayers' would describe as no sooner does the last of the snow melt and the bushfires start.
It's away from the hub of the business so isolation would be a factor for the perfectionist; however that's not the stumbling block.
Subsequently in spite of the somewhat depleted state of the industry the place is for sale for a mere $25 million.
As a consequence if you're contemplating a similar move over here I'd fling the valuation and put the price up.
John Bain,
South Bunbury
