Initially planted in 1998 and located in a highly sought after section of the Barossa Valley comes the stunning Moolanda Vineyard.
Comprised of 23.06 hectares-of which 13.78 hectares are planted to in-demand varieties, the property shares a boundary with Horizons 1837 and is adjacent to the world-renowned Chateau Yaldara. A further 3 hectares (approx.) are equipped with trellising and irrigation and ready to plant while a further 3 hectares are suitable for future development.
The 1998 plantings include:
- 9.06 hectares of own rooted Shiraz
- 3.13 hectares of own rooted Cabernet Sauvignon since grafted over to
-1.94 ha of Mataro and
-1.19 ha of Shiraz
while the 2004 plantings (4.72 hectares all on Paulson 1103 rootstock) include:
- 1.63 ha Mataro and
- 3.08 ha Shiraz, the latter being a Yalumba nursery clone from vines planted in 1919, with fruit from the original plantings used in Yalumba's signature wine 'Octavius'
The property has secure water entitlements with 14 Meg of premium BIL and 2 Meg off-peak BIL, while there are two large tanks providing 360,000 litres of water storage. Water is reticulated by a 3 phase Grundfos pump with capacity to irrigate in excess of 3-4 hectares at the one sitting. There is an unmetered bore, most recently testing at approximately 2000ppm, that is equipped with a 3-phase submersible pump. A large 12.5 metre x 6.25 metre 4 door shed has concrete floor and 3 phase power and provides an exciting opportunity to build a winery on the site, subject to the relevant regulations and requirements.
An additional benefit of the land is the potential to build a residence (STCC), with one of the best views the Barossa has to offer from the front paddock overlooking the Barossa hills and spectacular vineyards. Additionally, the property would be well equipped for tourist accommodation (STCC) in this a prime section of the acclaimed Barossa Valley.
Highly regarded, impeccably maintained and with the scope for future growth whether it be a residence, tourist accommodation, winery or cellar door, Moolanda Vineyard is an exciting proposition for the astute buyer.