Planted 1998 2 and a half acres/ 1 hectare, using Pewsey
Vale, Heggies and Geisenheim clones, planted during drought which set back
growth
Replanting occurred in 1999 and 2002 owing to damage by drought again.
Vines are spur pruned.
Established on a North-East facing slope on another
hills facing slope of the property, near a 110 year old Mulberry tree
and an old olive tree
planting
Vines made to struggle by planting in difficult shallow rocky
soils
Protected against frost and wind damage by selecting higher slopes
Canopy
management will be practised using foilage lift wires