Les Paturage - Established in 2013
This vineyard consists of 32, 160 metre long rows in a VSP trellis running from east to west allowing the block to enjoy a good dose of sun from sunrise to sunset. Although probably the most exposed to wind, the added benefit is it suffers from relatively low disease pressure due to this natural airflow. The vines are two meters apart and crop well below two tonnes to the acre, although we expect to see this increase a little as the vines age.
Gamay
1.8 acres
Clones: BGW19
Gamay (aka Gamay Noir) is a light-bodied red wine, similar in many ways to Pinot Noir, a close genetic relative. Grown primarily in Beaujolais, next to Burgundy in France, it made sense this grape variety would flourish in the Macedon Ranges. Gamay is a very vigorous vine which tends to unruliness and much more difficult to tame than Pinot Noir. Like the Pinot Noir all our Gamay fruit is table sorted to maximize fruit consistency. Lyons Will Estate is one of only two wineries producing Gamay in the Macedon Ranges.
Riesling
1.8acres
Clones: Pewsey Vale, G2V2
The Riesling block, planted in November 2013 consists of two clonal varietals, Pewsey Vale & D2V2. Our first harvest from this block was in 2017. What makes this grape so fun to work with is its versatility. It grows beautifully in the region, producing wines with texture, complexity and high levels of natural acidity. Riesling is said to express its origin, or vineyard better than any other grape variety.
This vineyard consists of 32, 160 metre long rows in a VSP trellis running from east to west allowing the block to enjoy a good dose of sun from sunrise to sunset. Although probably the most exposed to wind, the added benefit is it suffers from relatively low disease pressure due to this natural airflow. The vines are two meters apart and crop well below two tonnes to the acre, although we expect to see this increase a little as the vines age.
Gamay
1.8 acres
Clones: BGW19
Gamay (aka Gamay Noir) is a light-bodied red wine, similar in many ways to Pinot Noir, a close genetic relative. Grown primarily in Beaujolais, next to Burgundy in France, it made sense this grape variety would flourish in the Macedon Ranges. Gamay is a very vigorous vine which tends to unruliness and much more difficult to tame than Pinot Noir. Like the Pinot Noir all our Gamay fruit is table sorted to maximize fruit consistency. Lyons Will Estate is one of only two wineries producing Gamay in the Macedon Ranges.
Riesling
1.8acres
Clones: Pewsey Vale, G2V2
The Riesling block, planted in November 2013 consists of two clonal varietals, Pewsey Vale & D2V2. Our first harvest from this block was in 2017. What makes this grape so fun to work with is its versatility. It grows beautifully in the region, producing wines with texture, complexity and high levels of natural acidity. Riesling is said to express its origin, or vineyard better than any other grape variety.