vineyard

Port Phillip Estate is planted to 8.7 hectares of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. It was established in 1987, and has rapidly gained a reputation in the industry for producing exceptional cool climate wines, brought about by attention to detail and the impeccably maintained vineyard.

In this regard, advantage is taken of the site's unique 'terroir' and the essential ingredients comprising the right soil, the right grapes for that soil, the right climate, and the know-how of the winegrower and winemaker. Good wine is the result of a balanced vine, controlled yields and quality fruit. Under the management of third generation viticulturist Doug Wood, the Port Phillip Estate viticulture program produces low yield, high quality crops that display the flavour intensity of this exceptional site.

The vines are all cane pruned and shoot thinned by hand.