Cape Naturaliste Vineyard

The valley{s rich variety of soil types are ideal for the growing of premium wine grapes.To the south of Cape Naturaliste, in a picturesque valley behind Smith{s Beach, nestles Cape Naturaliste Vineyard. The valley{s rich variety of soil types are ideal for the growing of premium wine grapes. Our maritime location, with grapes cooled on the vines by clean air from the Roaring 40{s, gives our wine character and depth.100% Sauvignon Blanc: Yield: 5 tonne/hectare Soils: Sandy loam over limestone, alluvial flats and quartz gravel. Winemaking: Machine harvested at 1am to keep the berry{s supple. The Sauvignon Blanc was fermented in stainless steel to keep the finish clean and fresh which this style is renowned for.The property now known as Cape Naturaliste Vineyard started life as the coach inn for travelers journeying between Perth and Margaret River on horse and buggy - a journey taking about 3 days - a history going back 150 years. Some later years the property then became a dairy known as Thorn Hill. During this time Whale ships came into the sheltered waters of Smiths Beach to purchase vegetables grown in the valleys rich alluvial soil.20% Shiraz 80% Muscat: Yield: Shiraz - 4 tonne/hectare Muscat - 1.5 tonne/hectare Soils: Black sandy loam over limestone Winemaking: The grapes are pressed in whole bunches without crushing keeping the skins intact. Fermentation in stainless steel with contact followed by cold stabilization. emphasis is on natural grape sweetness and low alcohol.