ALL SAINTS WINERY

315 ALL SAINTS ROAD WAHGUNYAH, INDIGO SHIRE

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Statement of Significance

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  • History

    ALL SAINTS WINERY - History

    George Sutherland Smith and John Banks migrated from Scotland in 1853 and established All Saints Winery in 1869. Chinese labourers were employed in the establishment and early expansion of the winery throughout the 1870s. The winery won the first gold medal for Australian wine in 1873 at the London International Exhibition. The winery expanded in reaction to a growing local demand for wine and extension of the train line to Rutherglen, and in 1881 All Saints opened cellars in Melbourne. In 1885 Sutherland Smith began work on what is now the principal cellar building, which was largely complete by the 1890s, and land under vines continued to expand into the 1890s. All Saints had one of the largest oak storages in Australia, renowned for prime fortified wines. The winery stayed in the ownership of the Smith family until the 1980s. It was purchased by Peter Brown of Brown Brothers in 1993 and substantial renovation and landscaping works were carried out. It remains in the Brown family and continues to function as a vineyard and winery.

    Dunstan, David (1994) Better than Pommard!: A History of Wine in Victoria

    Freeman, Peter (2002) Indigo Shire Heritage Study, Volume 1 Part 1.

    Pennay, Bruce & Young, Kenneth (1994) All Saints Winery: Conservation Analysis and Management Plan

    Assessment Against Criteria

    ALL SAINTS WINERY - Assessment Against Criteria

    Criterion WHAT IS SIGNIFICANT?

    The All Saints Winery complex including the land, buildings (exteriors and interiors), driveways, trees and landscape elements, early winemaking infrastructure and objects, vineyard setting and other features. The registration also includes all fixtures attached to the buildings at the time of registration.

    HOW IS IT SIGNIFICANT?

    All Saints Winery is of historical and architectural significance to the State of Victoria. It satisfies the following criterion for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register:

    Criterion A

    Importance to the course, or pattern, of Victoria's cultural history.

    Criterion D

    Importance in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of cultural places and objects.

    WHY IS IT SIGNIFICANT?

    All Saints Winery is significant at the State level for the following reasons:

    All Saints Winery is historically significant for its clear association with the development of vineyards and wineries in Victoria. It is one of Victoria's oldest wineries and is indicative of the establishment and expansion of the industry in Victoria. This association is evident in the physical fabric of the place - including the distinctive cellar building, array of early ancillary buildings with specific functions and early wine production facilities. [

    Criterion A]

    All Saints Winery is architecturally significant as a fine example of a winery complex. The substantial above-ground cellar is distinctive in design and presents an unusual monumental quality with prominent square tower, castellated detailing and expansive brick walls. The cellar is located at the centre of a largely intact winery complex which includes buildings, processing facilities and equipment (including the grape press and large timber maturation barrels) which date from the early decades of the winery's establishment. [

    Criterion D]

    Permit Exemptions

    ALL SAINTS WINERY - Permit Exemptions

    General Exemptions:

    General exemptions apply to all places and objects included in the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR). General exemptions have been designed to allow everyday activities, maintenance and changes to your property, which don’t harm its cultural heritage significance, to proceed without the need to obtain approvals under the Heritage Act 2017.

    Places of worship: In some circumstances, you can alter a place of worship to accommodate religious practices without a permit, but you must notify the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria before you start the works or activities at least 20 business days before the works or activities are to commence.

    Subdivision/consolidation: Permit exemptions exist for some subdivisions and consolidations. If the subdivision or consolidation is in accordance with a planning permit granted under Part 4 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the application for the planning permit was referred to the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria as a determining referral authority, a permit is not required.

    Specific exemptions may also apply to your registered place or object. If applicable, these are listed below. Specific exemptions are tailored to the conservation and management needs of an individual registered place or object and set out works and activities that are exempt from the requirements of a permit. Specific exemptions prevail if they conflict with general exemptions.

    Find out more about heritage permit exemptions here.

    Specific Exemptions:

    It should be noted that Permit Exemptions can be granted at the time of registration (under s.38 of the Heritage Act). Permit Exemptions can also be applied for and granted after registration (under s.92 of the Heritage Act).

    General Condition 1

    All exempted alterations are to be planned and carried out in a manner which prevents damage to the fabric of the registered place or object.

    General Condition 2

    Should it become apparent during further inspection or the carrying out of works that original or previously hidden or inaccessible details of the place or object are revealed which relate to the significance of the place or object, then the exemption covering such works shall cease and Heritage Victoria shall be notified as soon as possible.

    General Condition 3

    All works should ideally be informed by Conservation Management Plans prepared for the place. The Executive Director is not bound by any Conservation Management Plan and permits must still be obtained for works suggested in any Conservation Management Plan.

    General Condition 4

    Nothing in this determination prevents the Heritage Council from amending or rescinding all or any of the permit exemptions.

    General Condition 5

    Nothing in this determination exempts owners or their agents from the responsibility to seek relevant planning or building permits from the relevant responsible authority, where applicable.

    Specific Permit Exemptions

    Agricultural activities

    . All processes to allow for the continuation of existing agricultural and viticultural practices including cultivation, cropping, pruning, harvesting and other activities necessary for the usual operation of the place.

    . Maintenance or repair of fences, gates, trellises or similar structure necessary for the continuation of existing agricultural or viticultural activities.

    Landscape

    . The process of gardening including mowing, hedge clipping, bedding displays, removal of dead shrubs, planting and replanting of garden beds, disease and weed control, and maintenance to care for existing plants.

    . Replanting of 1990s garden beds immediately to the east of the cellar building with low level plantings that maintain the area as a setting for the cellar building.

    . Repairs and maintenance to hard landscape elements, such as driveways and car parks, paths, paving, steps, gutters, drainage and irrigation systems, in a manner which preserves the cultural heritage significance of the place.

    Management and maintenance of trees in the avenue of elms including formative and remedial pruning, removal of deadwood, pest and disease control, cabling and similar supportive works provided that work is carried out by a qualified arborist. Management and maintenance of dead or dangerous trees other than those in the avenue of elms to maintain public safety and to protect buildings and structures.

    . Removal of plants listed as noxious weeds in the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994.

    . Vegetation protection and management of possums and vermin.

    Event operations

    . Works associated with short term events including:

    o The introduction of temporary structures such as marquees provided that structures will be erected within and used for a maximum period of six weeks after which they are removed, and the structures are not located in a place or in a way where they could damage any fabric.

    o The introduction of temporary security fencing, scaffolding, hoardings or surveillance systems for a maximum period of six weeks after which they will be removed, and the structures are not located in a place or in a way where they could damage any fabric.

    . Temporary works for event purposes, for example, the establishment of temporary wayfinding/directional signage.

    Interiors

    . Internal alterations to the 2015 warehouse shed on the west of the cellar building and the modern structure known as The Terrace Restaurant on the north provided alterations do not impact interfaces with heritage fabric.

    Maintenance

    . All works required to maintain, secure and make safe buildings and structures including the removal of broken glass, the temporary shuttering of windows and covering of holes as long as this work is reversible and does not have a detrimental impact on fabric.

    . Maintenance of an item to retain its condition without large-scale removal of or damage to the existing fabric or the large-scale introduction of new materials. Repairs must maximise protection and retention of fabric and include the conservation of existing details or elements. Any new materials used for repair must not exacerbate the decay of existing fabric due to chemical incompatibility, obscure existing fabric or limit access to existing fabric for future maintenance.

    . Painting of previously painted surfaces in the same colour provided that preparation or painting does not remove all early paint finishes or other decorative schemes.

    . Replacement of existing services such as cabling, plumbing, wiring and fire services that uses existing routes, conduits or voids, and does not involve damage to or the removal of significant fabric.

    . Removal of non-original items such as wiring, antennae, aerials etc and making good in a manner not detrimental to the fabric.

    . Erecting, repairing and maintaining signage (directional signage, road signs, speed signs, event signage). Signage must be located and be of a suitable size and type so as not to obscure or damage heritage fabric and must be able to be removed later without causing damage to the place.

    . All maintenance and repairs to the 2015 warehouse shed necessary to maintain it in its existing condition.

    Fire suppression

    . Fire suppression activities such as fuel reduction burns provided that they are done in a manner that is not detrimental to the buildings or avenue of elms.

    Public safety and security

    . Public safety and security activities provided that they are done in a manner which is not detrimental to the fabric of the place.

    . Emergency stabilisation necessary to secure safety where a feature has been irreparably damaged or destabilised and represents a safety risk to its users or the public. Urgent or emergency site works are to be undertaken by an appropriately qualified specialist such as a structural engineer and reported to the Executive Director within 21 days of the completion of works.

    Permit Exemption Policy

    ALL SAINTS WINERY - Permit Exemption Policy

    Preamble

    The purpose of the Permit Policy is to assist when considering or making decisions regarding works to a registered place. It is recommended that any proposed works be discussed with an officer of Heritage Victoria prior to making a permit application. Discussing proposed works will assist in answering questions the owner may have and aid any decisions regarding works to the place.

    The extent of registration of All Saints Winery in the Victorian Heritage Register affects the whole place shown on Diagram 333 including the land, buildings (exteriors and interiors), driveways, trees, landscape elements and other features. Under the Heritage Act 2017 a person must not remove or demolish, damage or despoil, develop or alter or excavate, relocate or disturb the position of any part of a registered place or object without approval. It is acknowledged, however, that alterations and other works may be required to keep places and objects in good repair and adapt them for use into the future.

    If a person wishes to undertake works or activities in relation to a registered place or registered object, they must apply to the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria for a permit. The purpose of a permit is to enable appropriate change to a place and to effectively manage adverse impacts on the cultural heritage significance of a place as a consequence of change. If an owner is uncertain whether a heritage permit is required, it is recommended that Heritage Victoria be contacted.

    Permits are required for anything which alters the place or object, unless a permit exemption is granted. Permit exemptions usually cover routine maintenance and upkeep issues faced by owners as well as minor works or works to the elements of the place or object that are not significant. They may include appropriate works that are specified in a conservation management plan. Permit exemptions can be granted at the time of registration (under s.38 of the Heritage Act) or after registration (under s.92 of the Heritage Act). It should be noted that the addition of new buildings to the registered place, as well as alterations to the interior and exterior of existing buildings requires a permit, unless a specific permit exemption is granted.

    Conservation management plans

    The All Saints Conservation Plan was completed in 1996 for the Historic Buildings Council. It is recommended that an up-to-date Conservation Management Plan is completed to guide future decision making about the registered place.

    Aboriginal cultural heritage

    If works are proposed which have the potential to disturb or have an impact on Aboriginal cultural heritage it is necessary to contact Aboriginal Victoria to ascertain any requirements under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.If any Aboriginal cultural heritage is discovered or exposed at any time it is necessary to immediately contact Aboriginal Victoria to ascertain requirements under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.

    Other approvals

    Please be aware that approval from other authorities (such as local government) may be required to undertake works.

    Archaeology

    Any works that may affect historical archaeological features, deposits or artefacts at the place is likely to require a permit, permit exemption or consent. Advice should be sought from the Archaeology Team at Heritage Victoria.

    Cultural heritage significance

    Overview of significance

    The cultural heritage significance of All Saints Winery lies in the fact it is a fine and substantially intact winery complex that retains a range of buildings and other elements associated with the early establishment and subsequent expansion of the wine industry in Victoria.

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