The loess soils at Ferguson are classified as Walla Walla silt loam. They hung their family crest on a farmhouse wall … and they gave the land their namesake, Fergusson. 59 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
The must-try wines as suggested by the trail are the Maria Sol Shiraz Tempranillo Cabernet and the Solana Tempranillo (the middle wine bottle in the picture above).Our final stop for the day was Green Door Wines and we only just made it in time!
Ferguson Vineyard, named in honor of our founders Jean and Baker Ferguson, is a 42-acre Estate vineyard exclusive to L’Ecole. Not only do they have wine for people to try, but they also sell condiments, olive oil, jewellery and local artwork.You may even spot a gnome or two at the cellar door.The trail aims to introduce drinkers to alternative grape varieties such as Arneis, Barbera, Fiano and Tempranillo. Using three dimensional contour and topographic analysis, detailed slope and aspect were combined with sunlight cycles, wind patterns, and soil characteristics to insure that the vineyard design optimized the growing conditions for each block.
The mosaic detailed door on one side, vibrant green on the other, is originally from Morocco. And with a name like ‘Bonking Frog cottage’ – that will definately be our place to stay!! Finally, compost tea and worm castings were added to rejuvenate a diverse mix of beneficial microorganisms enhancing the natural soil biology.Innovative vineyard technology was used to design, map, and plant Ferguson. August 11, 1995, Wansbrough Wine, Ferguson : a workshop to discuss the potential for wine and table grape growing in the Shire of Dardanup. The wine list offers wine by the bottle, glass or half glass (the latter being a fantastic way to match wine and food). The cellar door and cafe, which now hosts weddings and function, is complete with brilliant handmade furniture – – even the light shades are made out of barrels. The Wine Trail recommends trying two of St Aiden’s alternative grape varieties; Tempranillo and Moscato.We tasted an assortment of wines including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Tempranillo.We adored listening to the story about The Sister Series and if you visit the winery the cellar door I encourage you to ask about the three sisters.To match our lunch we opted with a glass each of the 2013 Chardonnay, which we were able to compare against the 2015 and 2018 vintages during the tasting.As we had called in advance, we requested a platter for two which was the perfect amount of food for the two of us.After our lunch and wine tasting, we were back on the road to visit Ferguson Falls Wines.Not only do they offer wine tasting and wine purchases at the venue, but you can also order yourself a pizza.
2014 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a blend that grows exceptionally well in the Ferguson Valley, particularly with the valley’s cool nights. At the highest elevation, the soil depth is only 2 to 3 feet, such that the vine roots penetrate deep into the basalt providing a complex array of rich minerals. Long associated with farming, the Ferguson Valley has soils high in nutrients and an essentially Mediterranean climate cooled by the Indian Ocean. Ferguson Valley Wine District. Situated east of Dardanup in the picturesque Ferguson Valley, Wansbrough enjoys views of the distant Geographe Bay and the nearer State forest, and has the Bibblemun Track running along the vineyard's northern and eastern borders.
Talisman Wines is a small family run winery based in the Ferguson Valley in the Geographe Wine Region of Western Australia.
… Ferguson Valley is an emerging Australian viticultural district within the official Geographe wine region of Western Australia.Located just inland from the Indian Ocean coast, the sunny valley is cooled and humidified by maritime breezes during the hot summer afternoons, allowing it to produce powerful wines with unusual complexity. Situated east of Dardanup in the picturesque Ferguson Valley, Wansbrough enjoys views of the distant Geographe Bay and the nearer State forest, and has the Bibblemun Track running along the vineyard's northern and eastern borders.
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After cross-ripping the entire acreage, we added a complex mix of organic compost and other nutritional supplements to help restore soil humus and minerals. The Ferguson Valley is at the northern end of the Geographe Wine Region. Well, we ordered 12 of the possible 20 odd drinks available which included:Just down the road from Bush Shack Brewery is St. Aidan Wines.St. The Wines.