how do you water your vines?
By Phil Tabor
we do not have mains water here so all the vines are irrigated from our dam which is filled from rain water
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What soil is in Blewitt Springs?
By Phil Tabor
The soil here is Sand over clay. It is quite ancient is some parts it can date back to approx 75 million years.The great advantage to growing vines in this medium is that the fruit struggles and the result is smaller berries with a more intense flavour.Blewitt Springs fruit has a true taste of place.
What is the difference between Organic and Biodynamic?
By Phil Tabor
The farming practices are quite similar that only certified organic inputs can be used ie no pesticides or chemicals the difference is that a special preparation of microbes are used in Biodynamic farming and pruning , harvesting etc are alined with the moon cycles both practices ensure the wine is clean and is free from … Continued
When do you harvest your grapes?
By Phil Tabor
We usually harvest around March / April depending on the weather conditions some years we have started to harvesting in February
Do you grow red and white gapes?
By Phil Tabor
Yes we grow Fiano and Arino white grapes and we grow Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and Nero red grapes
Do you add chemicals to your wines
By Phil Tabor
Some of our wines are additive free but it is very hard to age wines without Sulphides so minimal organic Sulphides are added before bottling, no other Chemicals are added.
How big is your Winery?
By Phil Tabor
We are a small family run Vineyard/ Winery and Cellar door our land holding is approx 100 Acres
How do you control weeds without pesticides ?
By Phil Tabor
We run sheep in our vines over winter, they eat the grass and weeds they also fertilize the soil
What wine is coming soon?
By Phil Tabor
We have a Fiano and a Grenache/ Fiano blend Rosė that is about to be bottled.
Are your vines organic?
By Phil Tabor
Our vines are certified Organic/ Biodynamic by NASAA Check out the NASAA website for this certification.
