Wine Geese
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The Wine Geese or Winegeese is a term used for Irish emigrants and exiles who established vineyards overseas, particularly in France.[1] The term was coined in 2005 by Irish wine historian, Ted Murphy.[1]
In 1691, after a defeat in Williamite Wars, thousands of Irish soldiers left their country and relocated to Continental Europe and some of whom established notable businesses.[1]
Among the notable winemakers who emigrated to France, include Skibbereen-born Abraham Lawton,[2] Cork-born Richard Hennessy, and Fermanagh-born Thomas Barton who founded Château Langoa-Barton and Château Léoville Barton.[1] Around fourteen châteaux of Irish-origin are operational in Bordeaux, France.[1]
In Australia, they established Clare Valley wine region.[1]
In 1990, a six-part television series, The Wine Geese, produced by Coco Television Production, was shown on the television.[3]