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Vineyard

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 Cellar Door encapsulates the region’s natural beauty and refined balance in the Pipers River Region, open daily 10am - 4:30pm.

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.

VISIT

Visit the Clover Hill Piper’s River vineyard, in the Tamar Valley Wine Route.

Open to the public 7 days a week.