Hochkirch
Hochkirch vineyard lies on a north facing slope 250 m. above sea level along an elevated plateau running southwest from Dunkeld at the foot of the Grampians in far south west Victoria. Terrain is gently undulating with the Grampians commanding attention to the north. The vineyard is bounded to the south by a roadway and elsewhere adjoins our biodynamic farm which also produces Demeter wool, meat and grain. Semillon was first planted in 1990 with further plantings in 1997. All vines are on own roots with no rootstocks at all used in the vineyard.<br.
Red brown basalt loam over stony gravel defers to clay at depth. Naturally our vines are not irrigated in this cold climate with ample spring/summer rainfall. High density planting (2000-2500/acre) with closely spaced vines, manual cane pruning and strict control of yield produces a low yield per vine (ca 500g) and allows an optimal crop to languidly ripen during the balmy days and cold nights of autumn.
Biodynamic vineyard management uses careful observation of natures rhythms including lunar and planetary cycles, and natural preparations to nurture and enliven the earth's soil allowing a balanced healthy and productive vineyard ecosystem, with complete avoidance of synthetic chemicals and poisons. 2003 marks our first year of Demeter certified production.
$32.00 in a straight 12
or $36.50 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Fresh raspberry and red cherry nose. Quite soft red berry fruit tensioned by ripe lively acid, ending long, crisp and fr...
$32.00 in a straight 12 or $36.50 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
A fantastic example of a Biodynamic white wine full of class and purity. RIch coppery-yellow in colour, the nose exudes ...
$30.99 in a straight 12 or $34.99 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Bright cherry fruit on the nose, in the mouth it has a sublime silky texture. Flavours abound, fruit, spice, savoury ear...
$63.00 in a straight 12 or $70.00 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Expect a pale yellow colour with sweet lemon and citrus aromas, a hint of wet stone, and classic varietal purity. The pa...
$34.98 in a straight 12 or $40.70 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
The 2021 vintage was another cool one in Henty, providing a lengthy ripening period and excellent development of flavour...
$63.00 in a straight 12 or $71.30 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
A fantastic example of a Biodynamic white wine full of class and purity. The nose exudes citrus, green apple and a hint ...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
A fantastic example of a Biodynamic white wine full of class and purity. RIch coppery-yellow in colour, the nose exudes ...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
James Halliday - 91 pts - Jul 2015 - winecompanion.com.au "The hazy shades of autumn. This fairly puts savouriness and ...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Quite light red colour. Bright red cherry fruit with savoury beetroot and earthy gamey notes on nose with just a flash o...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Bright cherry fruit on the nose, in the mouth it has a sublime silky texture. Flavours abound, fruit, spice, savoury ear...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Bright cherry fruit on the nose, in the mouth it has a sublime silky texture. Flavours abound, fruit, spice, savoury ear...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Bright cherry fruit on the nose, in the mouth it has a sublime silky texture. Flavours abound, fruit, spice, savoury ear...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Bright cherry fruit on the nose, in the mouth it has a sublime silky texture. Flavours abound, fruit, spice, savoury ear...
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- Vegan Suitable
- No Added Preservative
- Certified Biodynamic
A fantastic example of a Biodynamic white wine full of class and purity. The nose exudes citrus, green apple and a hint ...
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- Vegan Suitable
- No Added Preservative
- Certified Biodynamic
A fantastic example of a Biodynamic white wine full of class and purity. RIch coppery-yellow in colour, the nose exudes ...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
This is a Riesling to savour, vibrant nose of citrus & pear, with a floral blossom note. On the palate there is a steeli...
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