JAM Estate News January 2012

The JAM team have just returned from a weekend's work at JAM Estate Vineyard.  This time, with an expert vine consultant in tow, we have come away confident that our soil is healthy and our vines are well on their way.  We were rather enamoured by our grape clusters, but forced to prune them away, as all nutrients must be savoured to maximise next year's growth.  One more year of TLC and we reckon we have ourselves a decent harvest, some wine (yes, we really believe some actual wine!) and of course that First Vintage celebration party!  Can't wait.  Hope you'll stick with us.

I'm also pleased to announce JAM Estate's newest acquisition, namely the local Binginwarri Estate Vineyard, situated just 5 minutes around the corner (5 minutes by ride on mower).  Binginwarri Estate had a few good vintages many years back (apparently the old Shiraz vines churned out a tipple popular with high court judges and the like) (no pressure then). This acquisition provides JAM Estate with a further 70 well established chardonnay vines, plus 30 Pinot Noir vines and a few Reisling.  The vines are approximately 6 years old and although (due to neglect) are not producing fruit this year, the JAM team are confident that a little TLC over the next 12 months will help improve our overall 2013 yield.

JAM Estate grapes 2012

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