Our Vineyard

Vineyard + Cellar Door.

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Our Vineyard.

BAIE Wines is located in the Bellarine Peninsula and is strongly influenced by the maritime cool climate. The vineyard is bound to the North directly overlooking Port Phillip Bay, and the 20-year-old vines are grown on coastal loam, with a clay loam subsoil. Our wines are made from domain grown fruit in Curlewis, Bellarine Peninsula Geelong at a Latitude – 38.163354 and Longitude 144.542334. 

The focus of viticulture and winemaking is to best represent our geology, climate and the grape growing season of that year respectfully, consistently and honestly.

Yearly Cycle of Vineyard

PRUNING: JUNE UNTIL AUGUST 

BUDBURST: AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

FLOWERING: NOVEMBER

FRUIT SET: DECEMBER

VERAISON: MID TO LATE JANUARY

HARVEST: MARCH

Soil Systems

Our philosophy of viticulture and winemaking is to best represent our geology, climate and the grape growing season of that year respectfully, consistently and honestly. All stages of fruit development, such as pruning and canopy management, are overseen by Simon and Peter to retain the integrity of the vineyard and season and nurture each wine’s personality. We work on the simple principles that wines begin in the soil. Each year we work on assessing and managing requirements of soil, vine health, rainfall and protection from sun and wind to ensure a multifaceted approach to grow the best fruit possible.

 

Vintages

 

VINTAGE 2020

2020 Vintage was unlike any we have seen in recent years, and so we couldn’t be prouder of the wines produced under challenging conditions. Budburst and flowering conditions were compromised due to wind and cooler temperatures resulting in a reduction in yields. Late rainfall through January and early February made ripening and disease management the most crucial viticultural priority. Wines are showing slightly higher acids and delicate flavour profiles which will delight.

 

VINTAGE 2021

A fantastic growing season with a long, slow growing season resulting in near perfect fruit quality - with great complexity and balanced acid profiles demonstrated in the wines to follow. Slightly lower than average yields but all in all a wonderful year of wine in the region.

 

VINTAGE 2022

Flowering in Spring of the growing season was hampered by wind events resulting in lower than hoped crop yields, followed by an extremely wet summer which meant significant canopy management to ensure sunlight and air circulation to prevent disease management. Whilst the bunches were of great quality they did not swell to expected size so lower yields compounded. The upside is these smaller bunches at times may be called a winemaker's dream; owing to the quality of the flavour, depth, tannin and acid balance in the wines that followed.

Varietals

Our estate vineyards consist of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Rosé and Shiraz. A small portfolio by comparison to other wineries, however the quality and consistency we achieve makes them all highly sought after. With great attention to the flavour profile reflecting the fruit each wine is well known for their characteristics.

The BAIE 2022 Rosé is a beautiful example of Modern Australian purpose made dry Rosé. This delicately balanced 100% Pinot Noir Rosé is bursting with fresh strawberry and red fruit flavours in the mid palate, with a crisp and savoury finish.

The BAIE 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is a rich textural wine but still fresh crisp dry acidity. Expect delicious flavours of lemons, limes and a perfect balance of tropical fruit.

The BAIE 2022 Pinot Gris is a beautifully textured wine that punches well above its weight, and delivers stunning nashi fruit and pear flavours along with great acidity and creaminess.

The BAIE 2021 Shiraz is a cool climate red that delivers medium bodied weight with stunning plum, spice and blackcurrant flavours.