In the early 1840's, the pioneer and explorer John Horrocks settled at Penworththam, named after his home town in England. From here, he explored further north in the Flinders ranges, using Afghan camels and looking for land suitable for settlement. On one such expedition, Horrocks' party was beset by illness, injuries and bad weather. Having run short of provisions, they survived only by making a "skillogalee" or "skilly" - a sort of thin porridge or gruel, probably from grass seeds and water. The word "skillogalee" comes from Celtic origins and the dish was commonly fed to prisoners in Ireland around this time. When Horrcocks finally made it back to Penwortham, he gave the creek nearby the name Skillogalee in memory of this event. The vineyard takes its name from the creek which runs through the eastern, lower end.
Wines from Skillogalee Winery
- Skillogalee
2005
- Skillogalee The Cabernets Rouge
2004 Rated 3/5
- Skillogalee Gewurztraminer
2008 Rated 3/5
- Skillogalee Riesling
2005 Rated 4/5
- Skillogalee Shiraz
2005 Shiraz, Iran Rated 3/5
- Skillogalee Shiraz
2003 Shiraz, Iran Rated 3/5
- SKILLOGALEE - Hand Picked Gewurztraminer 2009 75cl Bottle
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- SKILLOGALEE - Hand Picked Cabernet Malbec Rose 2008 75cl Bottle
2008
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Shiraz, Iran
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2005
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2008 Rated 3/5
- Skillogalee Rose
2010 Rated 3/5
- Skillogalee Take Two Shiraz Cabernet
2007 Shiraz, Iran Rated 3/5
- SKILLOGALEE - Hand Picked Gewurztraminer 2009/11 75cl Bottle
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