Vineyard – Chalmers Merbein site in the Murray Darling region. Chalmers have spent years refining their approach to viticulture which includes heavy use of organic carbon to improve soil and increase water holding capacity. All nutrient and the majority of fungicide applications utilized are organic. Residual herbicides are not part of the Chalmers regime as soil microbial health is paramount. Mulch and weed control trials are currently underway to permanently remove the need for chemical knock-down herbicide use.

Winemaking – Every vintage I use a different white variety to make this wine, always using a skin contact method. This year it’s Falanghina, a variety originally grown in Campania in Italy. Harvested 10th February. Destemmed and fermented on skins for 32 days. Pressed to older, neutral French oak barrels for 10 months maturation. Wild yeast fermented, unfiltered, unfined. No adds apart from sulphur. Vegan friendly. – Producers notes