Approximately 5 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon
Approximately 5 acres of Chardonnay

All vines were planted between 1981 and 1984.

Management History
Mechanical Harvesting, Hedging, Slashing and Spraying – Wayne Broughton
Pre-Pruning – Darren Budich
Pruning – Maythane Corp

Vineyard is typically machine pre-pruned then cleaned up by hand to 2 buds per shoot for both Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

16 of the 18 east-facing rows of Cabernet Sauvignon have been redeveloped in May, 2008 to improve vine performance and efficiency of operation.

Satellite spectral image data has been obtained on a regular basis to assess vine vigor. Recent images are available to the buyer.

Satellite-based EM soil analysis has been performed to understand soil composition for irrigation requirements. Recent images are available to the buyer.

Custom fertilizer from Lawrie Co applied in July each year, based on soil sample and petiole analysis.

Irrigation
The vineyard is irrigated with mains water and captured rainwater.

Approximately 200,000 litres of water is stored across 7 tanks.

Vines have been watered very minimally, as they have developed extensive deep root structures in Blewitt Springs sand.

Sentek Diviner moisture monitoring system has been installed throughout the vineyard. This will enable you to quickly and reliably determine when the vines need to be irrigated.