Lakey Farm Heathcote Carmenere

The vineyard was planted in 1988 on gravelly iron-stone and basaltic clay soils. The frost-free and breezy location reduces vigour and fungal diseases. Drip irrigation is used to sustain the vines through the heat of Summer. Towards the end of the season, the vines are encouraged to rely more on seasonal rain. Bud-burst occurs in mid to late August, flowering in early December to Christmas, with verasion in early to late February. Grapes are not harvested until the optimal complexity for the season has been reached, typically from late March to April.