OUR VINEYARD

Sunny days, mild nights, star filled skies and fertile soils are the ideal growing conditions for the 1700 acres of vineyard planted on the Zilzie property.

We also reach beyond our boundaries seeking exceptional parcels of fruit from some of Australia’s best know wine regions, including Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Coonawarra, and Wrattonbully.

Acres under vine: 1700 acres
Tonnage: 60,000 tonnes
Soil: rich, red loam and limestone strata
Climate: Mediterranean climate with dry summers, mild winters and low humidity
Growing season rainfall: 130 – 150mm
Vintage: Mid January and finishes in late April
Picking: Machine harvesting takes place during the cool of the night
Vine row orientation: East/West
Longitude: 142.2459984
Latitude: -34.3423022
Varieties: Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Muscat Gordo Blanco, Petit Verdot, Colombard, Semillon

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