Aspect The vineyard’s aspect is north easterly and planted in two sections divided by a meandering creek and a paperbark forest.

Soil Soil tests over the last twenty years reveal an excellent pH within a medium-heavy soil texture associated with good nutrient and moisture retention. There are very good levels of calcium and potassium both of which contribute to good soil structure. The organic matter level is above the ideal level of 5%; levels are 6.8% in the Merricks Road vineyard and 8% in the Yal Yal Road vineyard. This ensures a maintenance of nutrient levels and even moisture around the rootzone.

Plantings The vineyard was planted in 1997 with pinot noir only, predominately 113, 114, 115, 777 and MV6 clones. In 2005 clone 667 was introduced. Cane pruned, VSP trellising, 4 ton/hectare.

Close Planted Section High density vineyard established in 1997. Burgundian trellising system, cane pruned. 16,600 vines/hectare, fruiting wire 30cm above ground, block size 0.06 hectare. Clonal mix of pinot noir representing the property’s plantings.