THE VINEYARDS WINE GETS ITS GRANDNESS, CHARACTER AND IDENTITY FROM THE LOCATION OF ITS ORIGIN: THE VINEYARD
A prime wine is always the product of a grand trio: a grand terroir, superior grapes and impeccable oenology.
The terroir at Lyndoch Manoir comprises 25 hectares of the Barossa Valley in the town of Lyndoch. The vineyards of Lyndoch Manoir are distinguished for their well-structured red-brown clays with calcareous rocks, an ideal condition for premium class vines. This unique terroir has been considered one of the best grape growing regions in the world for more than 150 years now, thanks to the combination of the Barossa Valley’s Mediterranean and the ideal microclimate of each individual Lyndoch Manoir vineyard. An ideal condition for the slowly ripening Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon of Lyndoch Manoir.
The grape growing is under Swiss management of the vineyard, with operations headed by Tom Ayers, distinguished as the best vintner of Australia. In this area, the staff at Lyndoch Manoir share a singular goal: the uncompromising devotion to the production of rich, abundant aromas. The grape vine training method mostly involves single cordons that are trained bilaterally so they can be harvested from both sides. The vines for the Lyndoch Manoir Private Selection range between 12–40 years in age. The naturally deep yield of the Lyndoch Manoir vines make it possible for the grapes to form a very powerful foundation for a grand wine. Thanks to the typical natural yield regulation of the Barossa Valley, we have been able to harvest an average of 480g/m2 over the past few years. This also explains why the wines of Lyndoch Manoir are capable of developing such powerfully expressive aromas.
The climate in the Barossa Valley is Mediterranean through and through, with a sunny spring fragrance in the air. The primary maturity period occurs in the summer (December to February), which is characterised by warm days with average temperatures of 29ºC and cool nights.
