Bended Knee Vineyard

Victoria | Ballarat

Our Review

Peter and Pauline Roche have 0.5ha each of chardonnay and pinot noir planted at moderately high density, and 0.25ha of ultra-close-planted pinot noir comprising clones 114, 115, G5V15 and 777. The Roches say, ‘We are committed to sustainable viticulture and aim to leave the planet in better shape than we found it’. Ducks, guinea fowl and chooks are vineyard custodians, and all canopy management is done by hand, including pruning and picking. Although production is tiny, Bended Knee wines can be found at some of Melbourne’s best restaurants. -JAMES HALLIDAY

Details

Rating
Winemaker Peter Roche
Viticulturalist Peter Roche, Molly Wheatland
Region Ballarat
Address PO Box 334, Buninyong, Vic 3357
Established 1999
Dozens 250
Vineyards (area) 1.5 ha
Opening Hours Not
Telephone (03) 5341 8437
Website www.bendedknee.com.au