Open day at Wharncliffe between 11 and 3 on Sunday June 21st

Pet and Stud quality animals to see; raw fleece and AAFL throws. All welcome.

Wharncliffe Casanova won Supreme Black Huacaya in both the Fleece and Led classes at the Wynyard Colourbration Show yesterday. Judged by Angela Preuss, the depth of the Wharncliffe herd was demonstrated by our animals winning every class entered, with 4 of the 6 animals in the Supreme lineup being from Wharncliffe. In the 6-12 month fleece class, 3 girls sired by Canchones Hallmark took 1st, 2nd and 3rd in a class of 8.

On December 10th, we were sad to hear that Aymara Talisman had died at the age of 16.

Tali about to be shorn '03

One of the great black sires and a huge character, Talisman epitomised South American machismo. No-one who handled him will ever forget how Tali would prance and trip his way towards the girls, always keen. Travelling between WA and Ballarat for a number of years, Tali was with us at Wharncliffe before moving to the Yarra Valley where he worked with great enthusiasm until very recently. Talisman contributed his excellent conformation and lustrous blue-blackness to his many cria. A wonderful old boy who is very much missed.

The main show season has finished and Wharncliffe boys Mahler and Casanova are glad to be back in the paddock. The final event was at Huon in mid-November where each won his age class as they did at the Burnie Show and at the Royal Launceston Show a week later. Casanova was awarded Reserve Champion Senior Male and Best Black at both Royals and Huon.  The Launceston judge commented on Casanova’s ability to stand comparison with the white animals and Kylie Martin at the Royal Hobart said he was one of the best blacks she has seen. This is the 3rd year in succession that Casanova has won Best Black at Hobart and Huon was his 6th Best Black award.

Wharncliffe Casanova was awarded 1st in class at the 2008 Wynyard Focus on Fleece.

Beautifully situated only 10 minutes from Hobart, with views of Mount Wellington and the Derwent River, Wharncliffe’s pocket-handkerchief vineyard is on the doorstep of the Huon and Channel regions of southern Tasmania. The vineyard, planted in 1991, started a new phase in Wharncliffe’s 175-year history and offers a unique Tasmanian experience, with winetasting by appointment at the homestead. Our wines may be tasted as you enjoy the view or walk around the vineyard and meet our herd of black alpacas.