Bouverie
Named after Helen Pleydell –Bouverie, the mother of Plantagenet Wines’ founder Tony Smith, Bouverie was the first vineyard to be planted. Established in 1968 these old vines now produce the exceptional fruit required for our signature Plantagenet Range of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot and Chardonnay.
Technical Information
Established: 1968
Total Area Under Vine: 8.6HA
Soil Type: Deep gravel loam
Aspect: North facing slope
Rainfall: Around 730mm annually mainly falling during Winter and Spring.
| Variety |
Planted |
HA |
| Cabernet: |
1968 |
1 |
| Shiraz: |
1968 |
1 |
| Chardonnay: |
1980 |
0.8 |
| Pinot Noir: |
1981 |
0.5 |
| Shiraz: |
1986 |
0.8 |
| Shiraz: |
1990 |
4 |
| Sangiovese: |
2002 |
0.5 |
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