The Woolshed Vineyard is situated west of Blenheim in the shelter of a steep sided triangular hill called the “Delta”. This feature protects the vineyard from the frosts in spring and the different aspects of the slope produce fruit which makes for exciting blending options. Named after the woolshed building which remains on the property from the original farm station.
Locality
Area
|
Upper Wairau Valley, Marlborough region info |
Vineyard Manager
|
Nev Gane profile |
Assistant Manager
|
Chris McKendrick |
Soil Type
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Clay and loam soils |
Climate
Rainfall per year
|
765ml |
Average Sunshine Hours
|
7.5 hours |
Mean Max Temperature
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31.9 degrees Celsius |
Mean Min Temperature
|
7.2 degrees Celsius |
Viticulture
Planted area
|
100 hectares |
Grape Varieties %
|
95% Sauvignon Blanc 5% Pinot Noir |
Clones/rootstock
|
Sauvignon Blanc is UCD1 (or mass selection) |
Vine Age
|
2001 (61ha), 2003 (23ha) & 2007 (16ha) |
Pruning Regime
|
Predominately cane pruned |
First Harvest
|
2004 |
Sustainable accreditation
|
Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand |
