Case Study: Caythorpe Vineyard

Supplying grapes to well known wineries like Villa Maria, Alan Scott, Montana & Delegats wineries, Caythorpe Vineyard in Blenheim planted their first vine in 1987. The vineyard covers 165 hectares and also has a 2 hectare cherry orchard.

• 165 hectares of grapes and a small block of cherries
• Almost 20 kms of Toro Drip-in irrigation in 3m row spacing
• Designed and installed by Cuddon Ltd
• Drip-in irrigation runs along vines and an emitter regulates the flow of water onto the ground and plant