Cameras turn to winery

LUCINDA Estate Winery received the star treatment last week.
Following the filming of Ben and Bridget Soumalis’ Kongwak home several weeks ago, the Foxtel television program Selling House Australia returned to South Gippsland – this time to film the beautiful scenery and attractions.
Lucinda Estate Winery in Leongatha was selected as one of the prime locations to film the area and will be screened Australia wide to compliment the Kongwak home.
The film crew arrived to meet Lucinda Estate Winery’s Lucinda Gromotka last Tuesday. Ms Gromotka also owns Leongatha Foodstore.
“They came into Leongatha Foodstore and had a bite to eat before heading down,” Ms Gromotka said.
“They took some scenery shots. It will be a bit of an introduction to Gippsland before they show the house in Kongwak.”
Ms Gromotka said the introduction will showcase what Gippsland has on offer including space for animals, plenty of facilities for children and of course, wine.
Selling Homes Australia called Ms Gromotka to pitch filming the winery and she was excited to accept to offer.
“It’s nice to have a bit of recognition for the town,” she said.
“I have Foxtel myself so I watch the show regularly.”
The airing of the South Gippsland segment is particularly interesting as judge of Channel 9’s top renovating show The Block Shaynna Blaze will be the interior designer for the Kongwak home.

Best of South Gippsland: Lucinda Gromotka of Lucinda Estate Winery (second left) took, from left, sound technician Matt Clarke, producer Amanda Brown, presenter Andrew Winter and cameraman Matt Bronger of Selling Houses Australia on a tour of Lucinda Estate Winery.

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