Both of our vineyard sites are found in the “Bridge Pa Triangle” growing area in Hawkes Bay. The soils for this area were laid down over ten thousand years ago when the Ngaruroro River gently wound its way through a valley on the western edge of the Heretaunga Plains. In time the river changed it’s course, leaving gravel soils and low fertility land.
Whilst relatively close to each other geographically, the soil structure and micro climates are quite different, and we have sought to plant our varieties in the vineyards where these indivdual characteristics will reflect themselves in our wines.
Cardoness Vineyard
Sited on the exceptionally freedraining red-metal soils, consisting of gravel subsoil with a wind blown looes topsoil. This low vigour site is prefectly suited to the production of premium Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Hot summer days and a long cool autumn allow us to maximise physiological ripeness, creating wonderfully complex wines.
Peet Family Vineyard
Sited on a prominent ridge of ash pumice, the legacy of thousands of years of volcanic activity in the central north island. The pumice imparts a distinctive character to the “Bordeaux” varieites, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, making them unique. The sun-baked vineyard benefits from a long summer with hot days and cool nights, which helps to maximize the flavour development of the wine
