The vineyard is situated in the cool-climate subregion of Red Hill at an altitude of 146 metres above sea level. The estate vines are 14 years old and are grown on a distinctive Lyre or U shaped trellis. They provide 50% of the fruit for this wine. The remaining 50% comes from a contracted grower in Moorooduc which is a slightly warmer site and adds complexity and a layered dimension to the wine. The
Mornington Peninsula is influenced by the cooling maritime climate, which helps the grapes to retain acidity as they ripen. The soils are generally red basalt, which store sufficient water supplies to keep the vine irrigated through the warm summer season. These soils are the result of ancient lava flows, are iron rich, moderately fertile and drain surface water easily. This results in healthy vines with deep root systems, producing high quality berries that translate into intense, concentrated wines.