About 12Grapes

Care that follows the whole growing year.

12Grapes is a proposed Gippsland vineyard service built around steady, practical work and better outcomes for growers.

What the name means

Twelve months. Twelve grapes. One growing cycle.

The name comes from the tradition of twelve grapes of prosperity, one for every month of the year. For us, it is a useful reminder that strong vineyards come from consistent work through every season.

That same idea shapes the proposed service: reliable support, careful timing and attention to the details that affect vine health and fruit quality.

Across the season

Support beyond the undervine strip.

Ground management is the starting point. The wider service concept covers the practical jobs that keep a vineyard moving.

01

Establish

  • Vineyard establishment
  • New block development
  • Irrigation support
02

Grow

  • Pruning and training
  • Canopy management
  • Pest and disease monitoring
03

Harvest

  • Crop estimation
  • Yield management
  • Harvest coordination

Locally focused

Designed for Gippsland vineyards.

The expression-of-interest stage is about listening first. Vineyard layout, timing, terrain and weed pressure all change how the work needs to happen. Grower feedback will help shape a service that fits local conditions.

Ground-management estimate

Ground-management estimate

Get a quick planning range.

Choose the vineyard area and work needed. Mat will work out the machinery, crew and number of passes with you.

Approximate vineyard area

5 acres

What work do you need?

Not sure which method suits the block? Pick the closest option and Mat will confirm it with you.