Joseph Gilbert (vigneron)
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Joseph Gilbert was a pastoralist
and vigneron
in South Australia from 1839 until his death.
Gilbert was born in Puckshipton, Wiltshire
, England
, in the Vale of Pewsey
. The second of four sons, his father was Joseph Gilbert and his moth, Jane (née Pike). He studied at Marlborough College
in Wiltshire and learnt about vine-growing and wine-making on the European mainland.
His name was given to the suburb of Gilberton, South Australia
, Gilbert Valley in the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys
and Gilbert Street, Adelaide
.
He was buried at his winery, Pewsey Vale
in South Australia's Eden Valley
.
Pastoralism
Pastoralism or pastoral farming is the branch of agriculture concerned with the raising of livestock. It is animal husbandry: the care, tending and use of animals such as camels, goats, cattle, yaks, llamas, and sheep. It may have a mobile aspect, moving the herds in search of fresh pasture and...
and vigneron
Winemaker
A winemaker or vintner is a person engaged in winemaking. They are generally employed by wineries or wine companies, where their work includes:*Cooperating with viticulturists...
in South Australia from 1839 until his death.
Gilbert was born in Puckshipton, Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, in the Vale of Pewsey
Vale of Pewsey
The Vale of Pewsey or Pewsey Vale is an area of Wiltshire, England to the east of Devizes and south of Marlborough, centred on the town of Pewsey.-Geography:...
. The second of four sons, his father was Joseph Gilbert and his moth, Jane (née Pike). He studied at Marlborough College
Marlborough College
Marlborough College is a British co-educational independent school for day and boarding pupils, located in Marlborough, Wiltshire.Founded in 1843 for the education of the sons of Church of England clergy, the school now accepts both boys and girls of all beliefs. Currently there are just over 800...
in Wiltshire and learnt about vine-growing and wine-making on the European mainland.
His name was given to the suburb of Gilberton, South Australia
Gilberton, South Australia
Gilberton is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia on the northern bank of the River Torrens a short distance from Adelaide’s city centre. It is bounded by the river, Park terrace, Stephen Terrace and Northcote Terrace. The suburb is largely residential with some large and ornate Victorian homes...
, Gilbert Valley in the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys
District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys
The District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys is a local government administrative body located in the wine growing central south region of South Australia...
and Gilbert Street, Adelaide
Gilbert Street, Adelaide
Gilbert Street is a main street in the CBD of the centre of Adelaide, South Australia. The street was named after Thomas Gilbert, a pioneer and early storekeeper in Adelaide....
.
He was buried at his winery, Pewsey Vale
Pewsey Vale
Pewsey Vale vineyard was founded in 1847 by Englishman, Joseph Gilbert. It was the first vineyard established in South Australia’s Eden Valley and the first to plant Riesling vines in Australia...
in South Australia's Eden Valley
Eden Valley, South Australia
Eden Valley is a small South Australian town in the Barossa Ranges. It was named by the surveyors of the area after they found the word "Eden" carved into a tree. Eden Valley has an elevation of 460 metres and an average annual rainfall of 716.2mm....
.