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Our Story
We began Carrickalinga Creek Vineyard in 2001 by planting 2 hectares (5 acres) of shiraz and cabernet cuttings. A hectare (one acre) of chardonnay (G9V7 clone) was planted in 2002.
The vineyard is 2 kilometres from the coast with the rows in a north, north-east orientation and sloping down towards the Carrickalinga Creek gorge from an altitude of 110 metres to 75 metres above sea level.
The decision to plant a vineyard near the coast was inspired by Dr John Gladstone’s acclaimed book ‘Viticulture and Environment’. He identified parts of the lower Fleurieu peninsular as having an optimal climate for growing red wine grapes due to the strong maritime influence resulting in minimal daily temperature variations during the ripening period. The vines are supported with 2 sets of movable foliage wires (vertical shoot positioning). The vines are netted because of the extensive bird life in the district.
The purpose-built cellar door building was opened in December 2007 and is located at the top of a hill to take advantage of the views of both the coastline of St Vincent Gulf and the hills that form a backdrop to the vineyard. |
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All of our wine is made from grapes grown in our vineyard.
We make our wine on the premises using traditional methods including open fermenters, a basket press and French and American oak hogsheads.
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Carrickalinga Creek Vineyard & Cellar Door • Phone/Fax: (08) 8431 2031 or 0403 009 149
Email: info@ccvineyard.com.au • Address: Lot 10 Willson Drive Normanville 5204 • Fullers 2008 Directory Map 97 G4
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