McHenry Hohnen Vintners
Margaret River , Western Australia
Brands
McHenry Hohnen, Rocky Road, Rolling Stone
Winery Overview
McHenry Hohnen Vintners manage their vineyards sustainability using a range of practices that are not only ecologically sound, but also economically viable and socially responsible.
All viticultural practices nurture the biodiversity both within the soil microbiology that surrounds the vines and the insects and animals which are attracted to the healthy crops.
McHenry Hohnen's vineyards are managed using 100% biodynamic methods which are designed to improve the vitality and health of the soil.
Biodynamic is similar to organic farming in that both take place without chemicals, but biodynamic farming incorporates ideas about a vineyard as an ecosystem, and also takes into account astrological influences and lunar cycles.
Over time, methods and preparations create deeper topsoil, increase root mass and depth, increase carbon capture and water holding capacity of soils - thereby improving plant health and dramatically improving the plant's resistance to pests and disease.
Natural composts and manure teas are made onsite, no chemicals are used and in the main, lunar cycles are observed in administering the biodynamic regimes - "A better environment gives you better wine."
Available in
China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, UK
Seeking Distribution in
Canada, Ireland, South Korea, UAE, USA
Chief Winemaker/s
Japo Dalli Cani and Henry Wynne
Winemaker Bio
Jacopo a native of Soave, Italy graduated from at the Viticulture and Oenology University of Conegliano. He began his career with renowned local producer Inama and then broadened his knowledge by making wine throughout Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
Impressed by the quality of the wines and by the breath-taking beauty of the landscape he permanently settled in Margaret River in 2011.
"I have always been fascinated by wines that are not only delicious but also enriching and inspiring. I believe that great wines are capable of taking you on a journey… they should capture the true essence of the land and the people who farm it."
