Mt Frome Estate, Mudgee Vineyard growing grapes for premium wines
Mt Frome Vineyard
Certified Organic Biodynamic
Certificate Number 10842BD
Mudgee NSW
DESCRIPTION:
This vineyard is one of the most picturesque in the district with commanding views over Mudgee. It is only 7Km from the “Clock” with bitumen to the front gate. Mt Frome Vineyard 32.78Ha (81 acres) Lot 2 DP 803935 Parish of Bumberra Mid Western Regional Council.
Improvements
Home – is 400²M brick and hardiplank constructed in 1991, with substantial additions in 1997. The original dwelling with 9ft ceilings is 3Brm, 1Bth, Lndry, Lvng, Kitch/Dine. Additions - Parents retreat/Brm with Enswt, Spa, walk in Wdbe and much more, Large Lnge Rm , extensive decking and a large cellar.
This vineyard is one of the most picturesque in the district with commanding views over Mudgee. It is only 7Km from the “Clock” with bitumen to the front gate. Mt Frome Vineyard 32.78Ha (81 acres) Lot 2 DP 803935 Parish of Bumberra Mid Western Regional Council.
Improvements
Home – is 400²M brick and hardiplank constructed in 1991, with substantial additions in 1997. The original dwelling with 9ft ceilings is 3Brm, 1Bth, Lndry, Lvng, Kitch/Dine. Additions - Parents retreat/Brm with Enswt, Spa, walk in Wdbe and much more, Large Lnge Rm , extensive decking and a large cellar.
Shedding – There are two large machinery sheds on the property. One (at the house) 9mX6m with one lockable section 3mX6m with concrete floor. The second (below the dam) 18mX6m with a full concrete floor and a lockable workshop 6mX6m. Near the larger shed is a 3mX2m bunded chemical shed with overhead tank for filling sprayers.
Organic/Biodynamic Certification
The whole Farm is Currently Certified Organic and Biodynamic - Cert # 10842BD with Australian Certified Organic
Water
Mt Frome’s water supply is a highlight of the property. There is a Bore with a licence for 117 million litres per annum.
The bore will run constantly at 6.25l/sec (my estimate drillers report says 15l/sec) and when used in conjunction with the dam pumps can deliver 20l/sec to the vineyard. This means that if required the irrigation can deliver nearly 150l to every vine on the property in 2 days.
There is also a 25 million litre catchment /bore filled dam, that is fully licensed for irrigation. All vineyard blocks are watered with properly designed, installed and maintained drip irrigation.
The house garden is approx 1Ha (2.5 acres) and is watered either from the dam or bore using the same mains and submains that irrigate the vineyard.
The bore water quality is excellent with salt levels below 300ppm. There are traces of iron in the bore.
The property has a small freehold river frontage for access to irrigation, from the river (if ever required) and to the bore.
This excellent water means that cropping levels at Mt Frome are very reliable.
The whole Farm is Currently Certified Organic and Biodynamic - Cert # 10842BD with Australian Certified Organic
Water
Mt Frome’s water supply is a highlight of the property. There is a Bore with a licence for 117 million litres per annum.
The bore will run constantly at 6.25l/sec (my estimate drillers report says 15l/sec) and when used in conjunction with the dam pumps can deliver 20l/sec to the vineyard. This means that if required the irrigation can deliver nearly 150l to every vine on the property in 2 days.
There is also a 25 million litre catchment /bore filled dam, that is fully licensed for irrigation. All vineyard blocks are watered with properly designed, installed and maintained drip irrigation.
The house garden is approx 1Ha (2.5 acres) and is watered either from the dam or bore using the same mains and submains that irrigate the vineyard.
The bore water quality is excellent with salt levels below 300ppm. There are traces of iron in the bore.
The property has a small freehold river frontage for access to irrigation, from the river (if ever required) and to the bore.
This excellent water means that cropping levels at Mt Frome are very reliable.
Soils
Soil is free draining red basalt with limestone through the profile. As a result of sustainable practices used at Mt Frome the soils are in wonderful shape.
Soil is free draining red basalt with limestone through the profile. As a result of sustainable practices used at Mt Frome the soils are in wonderful shape.
The Vineyard
The vineyard is approximately 20Ha (including headlands). The vineyard is well managed and approximate areas are as follows.
Variety / Palnting Year Hectares (including headlands) (Subject to survey)
Chardonnay 1990 / 1994 6.5
Shiraz 1994 7
Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 / 1994 6
The vineyard is approximately 20Ha (including headlands). The vineyard is well managed and approximate areas are as follows.
Variety / Palnting Year Hectares (including headlands) (Subject to survey)
Chardonnay 1990 / 1994 6.5
Shiraz 1994 7
Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 / 1994 6
Expected yields
Chardonnay 58 - 70 Tonnes Highest ever 79T
Shiraz 65 - 75 Tonnes Highest ever 80T
Cabernet Sauvignon 40 - 50 Tonnes Highest ever 58T
Due to current sales agreement we prune and thin aiming for 8t/Ha
Due to the altitude and air drainage, Mt Frome Vineyard is one of the most frost protected vineyards in the district. It is virtually frost free during the growing season. No economic losses have ever occurred due to frost.
Cellar Door Licence
Mt Frome Vineyard has a Off Licence (Vigneron) cellar door licence. Current sales average 300 cases per annum.
Chardonnay 58 - 70 Tonnes Highest ever 79T
Shiraz 65 - 75 Tonnes Highest ever 80T
Cabernet Sauvignon 40 - 50 Tonnes Highest ever 58T
Due to current sales agreement we prune and thin aiming for 8t/Ha
Due to the altitude and air drainage, Mt Frome Vineyard is one of the most frost protected vineyards in the district. It is virtually frost free during the growing season. No economic losses have ever occurred due to frost.
Cellar Door Licence
Mt Frome Vineyard has a Off Licence (Vigneron) cellar door licence. Current sales average 300 cases per annum.
Hazelnuts
In addition to the vineyard, Mt Frome Estate has a small Hazelnut nursery.
The original plan was to establish a 5Ha hazelnut plantation on some of the unused land at Mt Frome Estate. But there has been unsolicited interest from other growers in buying trees that we have decided to continue with the nursery. Expecting to produce 15,000 trees per year.
In addition to the vineyard, Mt Frome Estate has a small Hazelnut nursery.
The original plan was to establish a 5Ha hazelnut plantation on some of the unused land at Mt Frome Estate. But there has been unsolicited interest from other growers in buying trees that we have decided to continue with the nursery. Expecting to produce 15,000 trees per year.
