The Vineyard

The vineyard was established in 1979 and is situated 30 kilometers north of Geelong.  In 1996, Sue and Terry Jongebloed acquired the property.  With the addition of further plantings, the vineyard was developed extensively and now boasts an area under vine of 13 hectares (33 acres).  In 2001, the new winery and production facility was completed to accommodate these expansions with the single goal of producing super-premium, boutique style, wine.

Clyde Park Vineyard is ideally situated and the vines are planted on the undulating, north easterly slopes and alluvial flats of a spacious amphitheatre.  This area enjoys maximum exposure to sunlight whilst the river offers warmth and wind protection.  The influences of the climate provide prolonged ripening conditions, resulting in fully ripe grapes with intense varietal characters, high natural acidity and fine tannins.

The vineyard is meticulously maintained to provide fruit of optimum quality.  Vines are hand-pruned, trained and harvested.  On-going vine trellising and canopy management innovations continue to fine-tune the vineyard to produce grapes with maximum flavour concentration.

All fruit is 100% Estate grown.  The classic Burgundian varieties of Pinot Noir (5.3 Ha) and Chardonnay (2.9 Ha) account for the majority of vines planted.  Small blocks, each varying in aspect, elevation, soil type and clone results in parcels of grapes expressing differing aromatic and flavour nuances.  Sauvignon Blanc (1.6 Ha), Pinot Gris (1.2 Ha) and Shiraz (2.1 Ha) make up the balance of area under vine.

Block G Shiraz:
Elevation - 76m
Latitude - S37.99 Degrees E144.16 Degrees
Row Direction - E/W

River Flat:
Elevation - 76m
Latitude - S37.99 Degrees E144.16 Degrees
Row Direction - ENE/WSW

D Block:
Elevation - Bottom; 75m Top; 123m
Latitude - S37.99 Degrees E144.12 Degrees
Row Direction - N/S

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