Wednesday 8th February, 2012

our vineyards

Established in 1989, the original home block consists of 26 acres of vines and has produced its icon Sauvignon Blanc in the cool lower part of the gully. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are planted on west facing slopes protecting the fruit from over exposure. Marsanne, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon are grown in the warmer spots of this unique vineyard site.
Crooked Post Block: a beautiful 58 acre site looking out at Mount Eliza at the northern end of Moorooduc planted in 1998 to red varieties only: Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon thrive in the warmer locations of this beautiful vineyard whereas Pinot Noir has found its home in the cooler lower southern end of the gully.
Sinclair Block: 22 acres of magnificent vineyard located at the southern end of the original home block planted out in 2007 to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. This young vineyard shows much promise with its plantings of the different clones of Pinot Noir which seem to thrive on this cool site.
Shaw Lane vineyard: this very private and secluded site is the smallest of the family vineyards, but certainly no less unique, proving vintage after vintage that it can produce delicious Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.
Vineyard practices to optimum standards are adapted to each site and based on years of experience, understanding of our soils and mesoclimate, to enable top quality fruit to find its way each vintage into the hands of our three winemakers to craft the best possible wines for all to enjoy.

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