Kaesler own just over 92 hectares (37 acres) of vineyards in the Barossa Valley, the majority of it is old vine material, 1893, 1899, 1930, 1960’s.

Fruit is hand picked and hand pruned and water is kept to a minimum. Crop thinning is done in most years to reduce yields and maximise flavour. Blocks are kept separate until final blending. Nigel Van Der Zande is the vineyard manager for Kaesler. Re vegetation projects are also underway to help restore balance, improve soils and put something back into the natural environment.

Surrounding the winery and directly across the road, is 28 hectares of vineyards. Soils are sandy clay loam, which in lamens terms means we have sandy loam top soil for about 25 cm and then it goes through into a thick potters clay layer for the next 30-40 cm. From there it is clay but with small amounts of limestone dispersed throughout. Moisture is retained well in these soils, which is ideal for our hot, dry weather.

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Kaesler Wines