Book description

This is the story of the vignerons of the Pyrenees, of their spectacular vineyards and heroic wines. This is an area of Victoria, named after the mountain range that separates France and Spain, which produces rich, dry red wines. 

In 1992, David Dunstan was commissioned by the Pyrenees Vignerons Association (PVA) to record the history of wine production in the Pyrenees. After a lengthy research period, David produced Wines and Winemakers of the Pyrenees – The Natural Garden to Victoria, a work encompassing both the post gold era of the late nineteenth century, and the ‘renaissance’ period pioneered by Blue Pyrenees Estate and commencing in the 1960’s.  With the continued development of established wineries, and the proliferation of new ones post 1992, meant that Dr. Dunstan’s coverage no longer provided a comprehensive account of winemakers and winemaking activity within the area.  Consequently David was commissioned once again by the PVA in 2000 to revise and update his original edition which has resulted in Wine from the Hills.

About the Author

Dr. David Dunstan is a lecturer in publishing and tourism and is co-convener of the publishing and editing program in the National Centre for Australian Studies at Monash University.  He has taught extensively in Australian universities in Australian history, Australian studies and tourism. Dr Dunstan has also worked as a journalist and with museums and heritage.

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