Pruning is the most important activity of the year. What we do over winter will impact not only the 2022 crop but the 2023 crop as well. Pruning impacts yield potential, quality and ultimately longevity of the vine itself. A job never to be underestimated or underappreciated.

With Vintage 2021 behind us, it is time to revisit all of the wines in the cellar, starting with the Rose, and then the reds from 2021 and 2020. Each will be assessed. Pruning is on the agenda for Mandy. And I will spend some time on the road visiting all our friends across the country. Busy times ahead

We sustainably farm our small plot in Stone Well, in the Western Barossa. And the insects, animals and birds are very happy that we do!

Sustainability is a broad concept, it is more than Organics and requires and ongoing and broad minded commitment to the Estate Ecosystem

Winemaking is essentially a natural process, but it is what you don’t add that is beginning to be noticed

Pruning. The weather is cold, often wet, you could say an almost unsociable activity, but of everything we do each year, pruning has the most significant impact on the ultimately ends up in the bottle