Oxenbury Vineyard
Location Description
Located in the heart of Beechworth, Victoria.
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Practices & Techniques
Picking time is the next decision: getting the tannins when they are strong but not harsh. And pressing the fermented wine is the next: the parameter is the same; after a long time on skins (easily 5 weeks but as many as eight) the tannins become more complex and less aggressive.
The rest is basic winemaking craft: healthy yeast ferments and a slow evolution. The result we aim for is a balance between elegance, richness and complexity.
Estate Vineyards / AVA
The Twins is our home vineyard named after a pair of twin cypresses that grow in the corner by the gate.
As with almost all vineyards in Beechworth, it's terroir is unique. The hills of Beechworth fold and turn and gullies and creeks cut through them giving each vineyard its own aspect, exposure and orientation. On top of that, with an elevation range across the region from 300m altitude to 800-plus, and a couple of soil types, each site is a little unique.