Terra Firma
The vineyards are based on ancient river deposits, complex and mineral rich sediments within the Moorabool valley. Thousands of years later, we’re reaping the rewards of these exceptional soils, which lend their characteristics to our grapes.
We have four different soil types over limestone. The two predominant soil types are a rich friable red and black volcanic loam over clays and limestone, and in some sites the limeston dominates the loam. The other two soil types are a quartz gravel mixed with red ironstone and ironstone (called buckshot) in grey sandy loam with a heavy clay base. The soils are well drained and of low fertility. They compare with the best sites for pinot and chardonnay anywhere in the world.