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Bruce & Diana Ellingham

Vineyard:
   Edgehill Estate
 
Planted:   1982
 
Size:   10ha
 
Varietals:   Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer
 
Working with Mission since:   1989
 
Location:   Ohiti Road, Hastings
 
Range contribution:   Estates, Vineyard Selection
 
Caine's comments:  

Bruce and Diana are Mission Estate's longest serving growers. Their vineyard is located further up Ohiti Road, so is cooler again than the other growers further down the valley. The soil consists of silt loam with patches of shingle, making the flavour profiles similar but slightly different to the other sites on Ohiti Road.

Due to the slightly cooler nights this site is ideally suited to all white varieties, and fruit from this block makes up a significant proportion of the Vineyard Selection range. The Ellingham's are organically focused - running three organic apple orchards, and an organic fruit and vegetable shop.

The wines produced from this block have intense flavours and a fresh firm acid balance.