c. 1840 a Land Grant of 100 acres was made to John Jenkins Peacock
Current Size: | 20 acres (8 Ha), comprising 4Ha vines and 4Ha dams, gardens, roads etc. |
---|---|
Vines Planted: | Shiraz - 1968-69 &1995, Cabernet Sauvignon- 1968-69, Chardonnay- c.1984, Cabernet Franc- reworked 2003 |
Soil: | Sandy Loam/Sandy clay loam |
Trellissing: | VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) |
Vine Row Orientation: | North-South |
Pruning: | June, July, August -hand pruning |
Harvest: | January, February, March depending on variety & style |
Production: | 600-1,500 dozen depending on seasonal conditions |
Each of the wines in our Toasting Series and in our Classic Series has a story behind its name (perhaps even more than one!) click here to view our tasting notes and of course...
Find out more when you visit our Cellar Door!