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.
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Skin contact is evident with pale yellow colour. A sweet lemon/citrus nose with a hints of minerality. On the palate, sw...
$38.00 in a straight 12 or $43.00 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Michelle says "I love Hochkirch Biodynamic Shiraz, earthy, fragrant and intriguing, keeps changing in the glass" Dark re...
$48.51 in a straight 12 or $55.50 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...
$62.37 in a straight 12 or $71.00 each
$35.64 in a straight 12
or $40.70 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Skin contact is evident with pale yellow colour. Sweet lemon/citrus nose with hint of wet stone. Sweet riesling fruit in...
$35.64 in a straight 12 or $40.70 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
Floral, rich, full nose with a powerful and resonant aroma. The palate has attractive sweetness followed by fine tannins...
$48.51 in a straight 12 or $55.50 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
The 2021 vintage was another cool one in Henty, providing a lengthy ripening period and excellent development of flavour...
$62.37 in a straight 12 or $71.30 each
