St Andrews Estate
About
We share the philosophy: 'Great wines of the world from clearly defined vineyards are limited by the boundaries of their estates'.
Location Description
Located in the heart of Tranmere, South Australia.
Features
- New world wine, Old world tradition.
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History
Practices & Techniques
Estate Vineyards / AVA
The varieties of wine grapes we grow celebrate the wonderful synergy between South Australia's soil and climate.
Our warm dry Mediterranean summers on the 35º degree latitude, with evening breezes from nearby Gulf St Vincent, are ideal for growing grapes with intense fruit flavours and wonderful rich colours.
We especially selected Merlot, Shiraz, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay - and more recently, Sauvignon Blanc - as ideal varieties for our region and our climate. They love the warm, maritime terroir of the sun-bronzed Adelaide Plains.
We carefully manage our vines to produce only 2-3 tonnes per acre of top quality grapes. Restricted drip-irrigation, moisture-monitoring, low-rainfall, meticulous hand-pruning and fruit-thinning produces crops in perfect balance with small bunches and small berries.
The vertical positioning of the vine canopy on dual cordon Scott Henry Trellising ensures good air circulation with dappled shade and just the right amount of exposure to sunlight, allowing the grapes to ripen without burning..