Our Vineyards
Guided by organic practices, we showcase the true expression of every site.
Hickson
It all began with the Hickson Vineyard. Planted in 1982 by the Hickson family, this two-acre site of P58 clone Chardonnay is one of the early vineyards that helped pave the way for the Mornington Peninsula—now firmly a heritage site.
Lucas took over the vineyard in 2013, spending the following seasons regenerating the site, including a complete shift from lyre to VSP trellising and the introduction of an organic (uncertified) management program.
Today, Hickson is farmed without herbicides, systemic fungicides or insecticides. Organic fertilisers, free roaming lawn mowers (sheep), annual cover crops and dry-grown vines support healthy soils and naturally low yields. The result is old vine Chardonnay of remarkable intensity and poise, produced solely as our single-vineyard Hickson Chardonnay.
Wines made from here: Hickson Chardonnay.
Silverwood
Silverwood is the largest of our four vineyards, planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in 1998. It sits on a gently sloping, north-facing site in Balnarring, on the eastern foothills of the Mornington Peninsula.
Located in a localised rain shadow, Silverwood enjoys a warmer, drier climate than nearby Red Hill, with poorer soils that push the vines to work harder—resulting in wines of natural intensity and power.
Lucas began managing the vineyard in 2016, converting it to arch pruning and progressively reducing irrigation and synthetic inputs. The Balnarring sub-region is known for producing bold, high-quality fruit, and Silverwood is a true expression of this distinctive site.
Wine made from here: Terrestrial Flowers Sparkling, Pigface Chardonnay, Foothills Pinot Noir.
Kayes
Kayes is our only “up the hill” vineyard, located in Red Hill South. Overlooking Western Port Bay, this elevated and windy vineyard enjoys a slower ripening season, building flavour while retaining natural freshness. With a north-east facing aspect, the vines receive sunshine throughout the day, encouraging even ripeness across the site.
Lucas took on this site in 2024 adding this vineyard and its fruit to our 2025 vintage. The site is made up of an acre of Pinot Noir an acre of old-vine Riesling and has fast become a team fave!
Wines made from here: Citrea Riesling, Messire Pinot Noir.
Turners
Located in the Tuerong sub-region, Lucas took over Turner’s Vineyard in 2024, just in time for the 2025 vintage. This 3.5 acre site is planted entirely to Pinot Noir and has already shown exciting potential as a single-vineyard expression. For now, it forms the backbone of our Par Foi blend, bringing together fruit from our three Pinot Noir sites.
Wines made from here: Par Foi Pinot Noir.