Max & Susan Haverfield, family & friends
"The vineyard has been a labour of love which journeyed through from steep learning curves to continuously developing. It has become a grand passion and the vines are 'the babies', to be nurtured through all development stages and given much love at all times."
"I love it - the process and the opportunity to share the experience with close family and friends."
"I love it - the process and the opportunity to share the experience with close family and friends."
Our Vines
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Susan & Max Haverfield
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From the James Halliday Wine Companion 2016:
“Bright, clear colour; skilled viticulture and viniculture have paid big dividends: a perfumed, red-fruited bouquet is reflected on the long palate, which surges on the finish and aftertaste; exquisite tannins and overall balance.
Rating: 96”.
2010 Pinot Noir rating: 92
The Vineyard
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I first became aware of Pinot Noir as a naïve, young post-graduate in the ‘70’s. I discovered Pinot Noir from the Burgundy region in France and realized that it is a unique variety of wine. I had previously enjoyed icons such as South Australian and Rutherglen reds but to my surprise I so enjoyed the noble wine that I decided to try to emulate it. When I later purchased “the block” in the Macedon Ranges my journey began! In 1998/9 I obtained rootlings of the ancient clone MV6 from an old mate who had also researched this fine grape variety until he found “the perfect clone” which would be suitable for our Australian conditions. The agony: hard labour, tough times, climate challenges and so much more! Ecstasy: the satisfaction of having a carefully maintained vineyard and producing stunning crops evolving into a graceful Pinot Noir which is a meld of the old and the new worlds and of which I am very proud. I will be forever grateful for all the help and loving support I have received from my family and friends and their time, hard work and patience. |
The MV6 ancient clone of the PINOT NOIR vine was chosen specifically for a number of reasons, including:
We love the initial opening of the wine with the earthy Burgundian characters followed by softening into its unique and delicate fruit characteristics and often accented by a spiciness and its finish into full bodied but not heavy silky smooth finish. Its most appealing quality should be its soft velvety texture which gently caresses the palate. |
