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Gardners Ground, sited on the
southern bank of the BelublaRiver was selected as a site for an
organic vineyard in 1996 after an extensive search of south-eastern
Australia. It was selected for its geological formation as well as
its natural beauty.
The vineyard
was always planned to be organic and the use of chemicals ceased in
1996. The soil structure and drainage were extensively surveyed
with detailed assessment by professional staff. The vines were
planted after cropping the area with lupins to improve the organic
matter in the soil and increase nitrogen content.
The climate in
Canowindra provides hot summers and cool winters with rainfall
quite evenly distributed. During the growing season rainy days are
less frequent, allowing the growth of Mediterranean crops,
(including grapes) with reduced disease pressure.
With the
rainfall of 580mm per year, irrigation is primarily used in the
establishment of young vines and at the commencement of the growing
period. As organic growers, we are prepared to accept lower yields
than conventional growers, but we achieve those yields without the
use of artificial fertilizers. We demand the vine acquires its
strength from the soil. Every berry is more flavoursome and
contains more of the beneficial anti-oxidant components that reside
in wine.
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