Winter is coming

We have our final totals for this year’s harvest – and it was a corker! We managed to pick 6 tonnes of Phoenix, 4.6 tonnes of Seyval Blanc, 1.6 tonnes of Rondo & Regent and 1.3 tonnes of Pinot Noir. All the grapes have been picked, sent to the winery and pressed. We look forward to sharing our 2022 vintages with you next year.

In November, the growing season and the harvest are behind us, and the vineyard is settling into its dormant phase for the winter. The remaining leaves are falling to the ground. While the vines themselves look like dry, dead twigs, the roots are still very much alive and are burrowing deep into the warm earth.

This is a time when the pressure is off a little, as the vines need little attention until the winter pruning starts in the new year. We still keep an eye on the soil to ensure that the roots get what they need to survive the winter. We will add nutrients when needed to keep them nourished and healthy.

During the dormant season, we also undertake maintenance jobs in the vineyard, replacing any posts or wires that may be old or damaged.

At the Cellar Door, we are working hard to get ready for the Christmas season. Our stockists, both shops and restaurants, are gearing up for the busy festive period and we need to make sure they have all the Poulton Hill wines and spirits they need. You can find a full list of all our stockists here.