We have 10.1 hectares of Riesling, Shiraz, Viognier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The first vines were planted in 1998 and the latest additions in 2017.

 

Healthy Soils for Productive Vines

Loam over clay soils are ideal for cool climate grape production  and produce classic Tamar Valley wines. Natural mulched animal fertilizer is used to boost soil nutrition and structure.

Integrated pest and disease management is practised to minimise inputs and maintain healthy vines. Grass sward is managed between the vines to maintain biodiversity and to minimise erosion.

Ten Blocks

Old Shiraz : 0.8 hectares 1654 Clone Easterly slope to Tamar River planted 1998

Young Shiraz : 0.7 hectares 1654 Clone Northerly aspect planted 2013

Riesling : 1.23 hectares GM198 Northerly aspect to Ruffins Bay planted 1998

Viognier : 0.15 hectares Easterly slope to Tamar River planted 2004

Pinot Noir : 1.5 hectares D4V2 Clone Northerly Aspect planted 2017

Pinot Noir : 0.7 hectares MV6 Clone Northerly Aspect planted 2017

Pinot Noir : 0.9 hectares D5V12 Clone Northerly Aspect planted 2017

Pinot Noir : 1.3 hectares Abel Clone Northerly Aspect planted 2017

Chardonnay : 1.7 hectares North 95 Clone; South 76 Clone Northerly aspect planted 2017

New Shiraz : 1.1 hectares R6WV28 Clone Northerly aspect planted 2017

 

The Vine Year

The vine canopy is carefully managed all year round by Tom Mladeovic, Vineyard Manager, for healthy productive vines yielding high quality fruit. Sunlight penetrating into the fruit zone is the goal. Hand pruned for intelligent vineyard decision making, and carefully picked to maintain premium fruit quality throughout.