OUR PIPERS RIVER VINEYARD
Nestled on the outskirts of Lebrina, north eastern Tasmania, Clover Hill has a reputation for crafting wines of exceptional pedigree due to our ideal environmental conditions.
VINEYARD SITE
The ideal environmental conditions of Clover Hill’s Pipers River site include a cool, frost-free maritime climate, ancient volcanic soils and a sheltered, naturally sloping amphitheatre. The vines are spaced 1.1m apart, with 1.9m between rows. They are oriented to the north to maximise sunlight interception. Significant effort is poured into our canopy management to create the best micro-climate for optimal fruit parcel development. Vines are cane pruned to minimise the impact of low-bud fertility.
VARIETIES
Clover Hill is planted solely with the traditional sparkling wine varieties of Chardonnay (13 hectares/32 acres), Pinot Noir (7 hectares/22 acres) and Pinot Meunier (1.24 hectares/3 acres).
CLOVER HILL PIPERS RIVER VINEYARD
NORTH-EAST TASMANIA
- Latitude: 41°S
- Altitude: 185-272m
- Growing degree days: 1080°C (1978°F)
- Growing season rainfall: 350mm
- MJT: 17.2°C
- Harvest: Early April to late May
- Yields: Average yields of 7 t/ha
FRUIT – Clover Hill is planted solely to the traditional sparkling wine varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. These varieties are all trellised in traditional close proximity plantings.
CLIMATE – A cool climate region with high seasonal rainfall and moderate maritime winds.
SOIL – Red rocky volcanic soil (averaging 1-5m deep) is scattered with basalt stone. The soil is free draining with high organic matter and nutrient holding capacity. Varieties are planted in blocks along contours of soil depth and composition.
GEOGRAPHY – The site capitalises on three natural assets – a constant maritime climate, rich volcanic soils and a sheltered amphitheatre.