Rich red clay soils, warm summer days and cool nights provide lush ripe berries with intense color, concentrated flavor and complex tannin structure. This part of Victoria is favored with winter/spring rainfall and relatively dry summers. At Berry's Bridge, they believe that good canopy management generally minimizes disease impact in their mild climate. They always choose the ecologically friendly option when selecting vineyard inputs. Many species of insect-eating birds love this habitat contributing to a healthy and diverse environment.