Viticultural Information A mixture of predominantly 'Espalia' trellised and bush vine vineyards. Some drip irrigated and others dry land. All planted on own original rootstock, hand pruning and machine trimming employed. Minimal spray program.
Legume cover crops, alternate rows annually.
Gypsum and fowl manure every third year for the majority of the vineyard. Vintage Usually starts in late February or early March ending very late in April or more typically in early May, with botrytis affected fruit in June. A combination of hand and mechanical harvesting is employed both day and night time. Marsanne 5, Rousanne 8, Sauvignon Blanc 10, Chardonnay 10, Shiraz 45, Grenache 10, Mourvedre 5, Petit Verdot 10, Cabernet Sauvignon 17 Yields Osborn Estate grown - minimum 200 tonnes, maximum 750 tonnes, average 450 tonnes. Pedler's Divide - minimum 150 tonnes, maximum 600 tonnes, average not yet determined.