Nestled along the banks of the Victoria’s Loddon River, down the Old Bridgewater-Serpentine Road, Turners Crossing Vineyard rests amongst a pristine landscape not far from the tiny settlement of Serpentine.
Having made the 50 km journey from Bendigo himself, in 2002, Phil Bennett believed the land had the potential to produce a viable and productive vineyard… and he was right. After intensive soil testing and irrigation planning, preparations and extensive planting began. The vines were trellised amongst the soil and Turners Crossing was born.
Speaking to a sense of place and provence, Turners Crossing continues to produce wines of outstanding quality since its first harvest. Spread across 42 hectares, and virtually pesticide and chemical free, we grow a combination of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Voignier and the rare Italian variety, Picolit.
The perfect balance of warm days and cool nights blend to create a climate in which the grapes can ripen during the day and recover overnight. Our vines are spur-pruned and bud numbers are calculated to deliver low yields, with quality fruit as they thrive in a bed of well-drained, red sandy clay topsoil and a sub-soil of red light-to-medium clay containing limestone pebbles.
