BALT PARK

LITTLE RIVER

We are creating a boutique vineyard within view of the You Yangs in Little River. You can follow our journey on Instagram.

Bella conducting her morning inspection

Bella conducting her morning inspection

We hope you all have a safe and happy Christmas.

We hope you all have a safe and happy Christmas.

Through days of sun, rain, and everything in-betwe

Through days of sun, rain, and everything in-between, the newest vineyard in the @winegeelong region has been planted!
Thank you to everyone who helped, you have no idea how much it means to us.
Now we just have to wait a few years to see if it was worth the effort! 🤣

We can't thank Rod and his team from R&L Fencing,

We can't thank Rod and his team from R&L Fencing, and the amazing @winekilgour enough for all of their work installing the poles and wires in the vineyard, as well as all of the advice they have given us along the way.
We are now ready for vines!

Hoses are in, and the water is flowing. We are soo

Hoses are in, and the water is flowing. We are soooo close to being ready for our vine delivery from @chalmerswine

The four legged lawnmowers have moved in to keep t

The four legged lawnmowers have moved in to keep the grass down and provide some fertiliser. 💩

It has been a big couple of days here with Nigel a

It has been a big couple of days here with Nigel and his crew from Associated Plumbing Solutions as they completed the next stage of our irrigation works. We now have water!
Next we'll be tensioning the wire so that the dripper lines can be installed.
#geelongwine

Progress! #GeelongWine

Progress! #GeelongWine

Progress! The external poles are in, now to fill u

Progress! The external poles are in, now to fill up the middle.
#GeelongWine #LittleRiverWine #ComingSoon

One down, a lot to go!!! #LittleRiverWine #Geelong

One down, a lot to go!!!
#LittleRiverWine #GeelongWine

The final piece, the "Prince of Trentino": Terolde

Time to meet the powerhouse that is Lagrein! A si

Time to meet the powerhouse that is Lagrein!
A sibling of last week's Marzemino, it is a bold, deep, and structured red from the heart of Italy's Dolomites, Lagrein is not shy. We chose it for its intensity and complexity - offering flavours of dark plums, spice, and rich, velvety tannins. Our heavy clay subsoil presents the perfect challenge for a grape like this to produce a truly memorable and powerful wine.
#Lagrein #AltoAdige #LittleRiverWine #ItalianGrapes #GeelongWine #VineyardLife #ComingSoon

Introducing a hidden gem from Northern Italy: Marz

Introducing a hidden gem from Northern Italy: Marzemino!
If you haven't heard of it, you'll want to remember the name. Marzemino is prized for its incredible aromatics – think bright sour cherry and stunning notes of violet. We chose it for its unique character and vibrant acidity, which makes for an incredibly food-friendly wine. We think the Little River climate will help us create a red that is aromatic, juicy, and absolutely delicious.
#Marzemino #Trentino #LittleRiverWine #ItalianGrapes #GeelongWine #VineyardLife #ComingSoon

Next up, a rockstar from Piedmont, Italy: Dolcetto

Next up, a rockstar from Piedmont, Italy: Dolcetto!
Don't let the name fool you (it means "little sweet one"), this grape is famous for making stunning dry red wines. It’s all about vibrant dark cherry and plum flavours with a beautifully soft touch. Our rich, heavy clay soil is an ideal foundation for this grape.
#Dolcetto #Piedmont #LittleRiverWine #ItalianGrapes #GeelongWine #VineyardLife #ComingSoon

Meet the first member of our future vineyard famil

Meet the first member of our future vineyard family: Pinot Bianco! ⚪️
Hailing from the Alpine foothills of Northern Italy, this classic white grape is all about elegance and freshness. We chose it for its ability to produce crisp, textural white wines with beautiful notes of green apple, pear, and citrus. The cool nights here in Little River will be perfect for keeping that bright acidity we love. We can’t wait to get these vines into the ground and start the journey toward a glass of something truly special. Follow along to watch it grow!
#PinotBianco #LittleRiverWine #GeelongWine #ItalianGrapes #VictorianWine #VineyardProject #ComingSoon

When you have to redo soil prep because someone de

When you have to redo soil prep because someone decided to "drive" across your paddock.

Soil prep is done!

Soil prep is done!

Under the watchful eye of Site Manager Bella, soil

Under the watchful eye of Site Manager Bella, soil prep continued today with gypsum, superphosphate and sulfate of potash added to the soil and then mixed in with the rotary hoe.
We are now ready for poles and wires to be installed.

Soil preparation has commenced with ripping occurr

Soil preparation has commenced with ripping occurring in readiness for additional nutrients that will be added. This will ensure that our vines will get their best possible start.

A big thanks to Nigel and the team at Associated P

A big thanks to Nigel and the team at Associated Plumbing Solutions for getting our bore and @rainbirdcorp irrigation system installed.
We're also using a @puredropdesalination unit to ensure our grapes will have water that is even cleaner than what comes out of the tap.

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