Within the
Waipara Valley Pegasus Bay
vineyard gets maximum
protection from the Pacific's
easterly breezes by being
tucked up under the lee of the
Teviotdale Range.
Heat
summation during the day is
promoted by smooth stones and
gravels left behind by an ice
age glacier. The soil is free
draining and of low fertility,
resulting in naturally reduced
vine vigour. This produces low
yields of optimally ripened,
high quality, flavourful
grapes, which fully express
the qualities of this unique
setting.
An unusually
large vineyard staff allows
operations such as shoot
thinning, crop thinning, bunch
exposure and fruit selection,
to be carried out
meticulously. |
