Bellendena Wines

Six hundred vines, about half each of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir rootlings from Elsewhere Vineyard in the Huon Valley, were planted in deep, black dolerite soil. The hillside faces north, is sheltered from most winds, and receives only occasional light frosts and snow. The modified Lyre trellising in double rows allow maximum sun penetration into the vines. The average rainfall of 562 mm per year is supplemented when necessary with drip irrigation from dam water.