The Yalumba Winery in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Aboriginal legends of a sleeping giant surround the country where Samuel Smith planted the first vines in 1849. His descendants now own a large modern winery in Anguston. Many varieties of grapes are harvested, and the whole process of making, blending and bottling the various wines and spirits is shown. Scientific tests are carried out throughout and the brandies are subject to Government inspection. Narrated by Charles “Bud” Tingwell.
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ACMI Identifier
005984
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Alcoholic beverages
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wine and wine making
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Barossa Valley (S. Aust.)
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Alcoholic beverages
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Wine and wine making
History → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)