Bress Wine, Cider & Produce

At Bress we subscribe to a number of fundamental philosophies that underpin what it is we do and how we do it.

To farm in a sustainable manner that is environmentally sound.

At Bress this is achieved by using a range of farming practices that include the following:

• Producing our own compost using grape marc and apple and pear pulp,

• Using chicken manure from local farms that we compost ourselves. Both these products are then spread in the Autumn months to increase the fertility and organic matter in our soils.

• Using Natural biodynamic “preparations” 500 through to 508 that are used to improve soil vitality and plant health.

Recognition that one grape growing region cannot be all things for the wine styles we wish to make.

We, like the French clearly believe that certain grape growing regions are better suited to particular grape varieties than others. The French have understood this for several centuries and some Australian wine producers and growers are now embracing this belief. Bress is one such producer. We produce wines from several notable grape growing regions throughout Victoria, including Bendigo, Heathcote, Macedon and the Yarra Valley.

Understand growing seasons and eat well.

Throughout the world, the four seasons have traditionally had a sizeable impact on how we grow the majority of our food. However, with the advent of refrigeration, broad acre farming, the use of chemicals and growth hormones to promote crop size and ripening and international shipping, the reliance on seasonality is being eroded.

We believe that this modernization of food is not a healthy thing and we promote and embrace eating foods that are grown or harvested fresh according to seasons.

Have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously.

A fundamental tenet at Bress! We would like to think that we do things well and take pride from that but in the process we don’t to carried away with ourselves. We are very open with our visitors and are always happy to explain and assist those who take an interest in what we do.