For those of you who would like to know a little bit more about Peacock Hill...
c. 1840 a Land Grant of 100 acres was made to John Jenkins Peacock
| Current Size: |
20 acres (8 Ha), comprising 4Ha vines and 4Ha dams, gardens, roads etc.
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| Vines Planted |
Shiraz – 1968-69 &1995, Cabernet Sauvignon- 1968-69, Chardonnay- c.1984, Cabernet Franc- reworked 2003 |
| Soil: |
Sandy Loam/Sandy clay loam |
| Trellissing: |
VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) |
| Vine Row Orientation: |
North-South |
| Pruning: |
June, July, August –hand pruning |
| Harvest |
January, February, March depending on variety & style |
| Production: |
600-1,500 dozen depending on seasonal conditions |
Each of the wines in our Toasting Series and in our Classic Series has a story behind its name (perhaps even more than one!) click here to view our tasting notes and of course...
Find out more when you visit our Cellar Door!
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