Jadran Winery

Statement of Significance

Jadran Wines has historic value for its association with the wine industry in the Orange Grove district which was established in the late 1920s, and continues to operate today [2016].

The place has historic value for its association with the Radojkovich family who have a long association with the Orange Grove area.

Physical Description

Jadran Winery is a single storey rendered brick structure with a terracotta tiled pavilion roof. The main building has been extended to incorporate a flat roofed office at the south western end and a further addition with a flat roof projecting from the front of the building at the north east end. Two distinctive ‘wheel’ windows are incorporated into the façade.

Extensive buildings and wine operation has been constructed to the rear, most of which is hidden behind the main building and cannot be seen from the street.

Mature gum trees are planted to the front of the building around a gravel car park and along the street verge which helps the site blend into the surrounding environment.

History

Wally Radojkovich bought land in Orange Grove in 1927. While still working at Dunstan's Mountain Quarry he developed the land by planting grapevines. He set up a winery and eventually left the quarry to work on the land. The Australian preference for beer at this time required Wally to work on alternatives to supplement his income, which he did by growing peas and potatoes between the rows of vines in spring.

During World War Two a shortage of beer created a demand for wine. This helped the local wineries, particularly Wally Radojkovich's Jadran Wines. Demand was such that Wally was able to abandon his vegetable growing.

Jadran Wines, run by the Radojkovich family, is still a successful business today, with award winning wines sold throughout Australia. Fortified wines are their speciality and Jadran is now renowned for its White Port.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High degree
Authenticity: Moderate to high degree

Condition

Good

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