‘Heroes’ Vineyard
The ‘Heroes’ vineyard has 10 acres under vine, with Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
The soils are derived from the Tertiary sandstone/siltstone which makes up most of the Otway ranges, with sandy clay loams over highly penetrable clay and weathered sandstone. Roots grow deep into the subsoil and weathered rock material, and the vineyard is unirrigated, with an average annual rainfall of 780mm.
The ‘Heroes’ vines are 100% organically grown, with no synthetic pesticides used and we have a holistic approach to all aspects of farming, particularly focusing on soil life and health. Yields are naturally low, generally around one tonne to the acre, giving us the opportunity to make wines that rival the very best of their type in Australia.