Lark Hill was established in 1978 by Sue & Dave Carpenter, high on the escarpment above Bungendore, 30km North East of Canberra. Lark Hill is a cold vineyard and at 860m elevation, is one of the highest plantings in the Canberra District. The soils are shallow depleted shale over clay, and vineyard receives ~600mm of rainfall annually. Certified biodynamic since 2003 In the winery, Lark Hill seek to translate the balance and vibrance of the fruit to the wines - using minimal intervention winemaking techniques to ensure that the wine reflects the geology, climate and location of the vineyard, in a true preservation of Terroir. Under Biodynamic certification, Lark Hill uses a maximum of 20ppm (parts-per-million) of free Sulphur (preservative) at bottling - a low dose that may reduce Sulphur reactions, and still ensures wines that will cellar impeccably for years to come. Famous as a pioneer of Gruner Veltliner in Australia, with Pinot Noir, with fine Chardonnay, Riesling and even a Canberra Sangiovese in the range.
