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VineCrest Turrung Estate Vineyard
(Turrung meaning Tall Trees )
Planted in 1999, the vineyard is situated in the heart of
the Barossa Valley.
Total area of 12 hectares.
Region
Barossa.
GIC Sub region - Barossa Valley
Varieties
- Shiraz
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
The red varieties are planted on Paulson rootstock, selected
for their low bearing, deep coloured fruit and intense fruit
flavours.
- Semillon
Planted on 14 / 101 – 14 Rootstock being the ideal
rootstock for the sandiest section of the Turrung property.
Soil
- Varying depths of sand / sandy loams overlaying red clays
and shale.
- Minimum tillage due to the sandy soil.
Viticultural Methods
- Canopy management utilising two wire vertical trellis
with catching wire – establishing open trellis for
optimum fruit ripening and verasion.
- Hand pruned – fixed arm, spur pruned.
- Pruned to encourage low yield, high quality fruit.
Rainfall
- Average 22 inches of rainfall per annum.
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