Climate and Management

Margaret River is on the south-western tip of the Australian continent at latitude 33° 78’ degrees south. It has a maritime climate and avoids both summer and winter extremes. The ocean also benefits the area as the consistent summer sea breeze maintains a relatively high humidity.

RAINFALL

Long term average annual rainfall 1125mm
Long term average rainfall Oct-March 190mm

THE YEAR IN THE VINEYARD

Early June to August
Vineyard maintenance: pruning, trellis maintenance.
Budburst Chardonnay – mid August
September to Early January
Spray program to combat fungal disease.
Budburst Cabernet – late September
Flowering Chardonnay – late October
Flowering Cabernet – late November
Veraison (colour change)- Chardonnay early January
Veraison (colour change)- Pinot Noir mid January
Mid November to Mid January
Attention to foliage placement and trimming to ensure proper organisation of the vine canopy. This allows easy penetration of sprays and maximum exposure of bunches and leaves for optimum ripeness.
February to April
Vintage (hand harvest).
Veraison (colour change)- Cabernet early February