https://www.vandenestate.com.au https://www.vandenestate.com.au/mothers-day-event <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> It's almost time to spoil your Mothers! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> If you're struggling to think of the right present then we've got you covered!  <br/> <br/> Bookings are absolutely essential and spots are limited so get in quick! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ad827af1/dms3rep/multi/vanden-estate-mothers-day-event.jpeg" alt=""/> </div> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:06:42 GMT https://www.vandenestate.com.au/mothers-day-event mothers day thumbnail main image https://www.vandenestate.com.au/summer-in-the-vineyard Summer has arrived, but who really believes this? We have not had to water our vines for the whole month of November, due to consistent rainfall events…unheard of in Sunraysia. To not having a day over 35 degrees before December 1st is also another first for us, usually we have had consecutive days over 40 degrees by now. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Summer has arrived, but who really believes this? </span> </h3> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We have not had to water our vines for the whole month of November, due to consistent rainfall events…unheard of in Sunraysia. To not having a day over 35 degrees before December 1st is also another first for us, usually we have had consecutive days over 40 degrees by now. So growing conditions are fantastic, albeit that the spraying of Copper and Sulphur to protect the vines from Mildew has been out in force more than in previous seasons. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> We recently installed a farm management system: </span> </span> <a href="https://cropx.com/" target="_blank"> Cropx Technologies </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> This will help us with determining the amount of irrigation needed for each variety. With 24/7 mobile phone access, we can make informed decisions from anywhere in the world. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:24:24 GMT https://www.vandenestate.com.au/summer-in-the-vineyard summer thumbnail main image https://www.vandenestate.com.au/focus-on-grenache Grenache are a medium to rich bodied red grape variety grown right here on the estate. Mildura has the ideal climate with hot and dry conditions needed. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Grenache are a medium to rich bodied red grape variety grown right here on the estate. Mildura has the ideal climate with hot and dry conditions needed. </span> </h3> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Interestingly both Spain and Italy lay claim to Grenache however the exact origins are unknown. Often used within a blend, Grenache although grown often was hidden away in the background. Fast forward to today and Grenache are now one of the most widely planted red grape varieties throughout the world. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Featuring a berry and  pepper flavour profile, it has a high alcohol content and is therefore an important grape for not only red wines but rose or fortified wines as well. Our Grenache grapes are estate grown on very low cropping bush vines, which has an ideal climate for Grenache. The vines are hand pruned over winter, bunch thinned in summer to reduce the crop, then hand-picked at harvest in late summer. Water is applied sparingly, to ensure low vigour, and small berries with concentrated flavour and colour. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Why not try a bottle of the Vanden Estate Golden Boy Grenache. </span> </p> </div> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:09:48 GMT https://www.vandenestate.com.au/focus-on-grenache red,grenache thumbnail main image