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Juniper Vineyard Run 2020
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23.01.2022 Final version of the event map. Each loop is 3 km.
22.01.2022 Look out for our exciting update on our event at Juniper Estate Wines !
21.01.2022 Every finisher this weekend gets one of these wonderful Runners caps courtesy of our friends at Rocktape Australia!
21.01.2022 Juniper Estate was planted by Henry and Maureen Wright in 1973 on Harmans Road South (now known as Tom Cullity Drive), in its picturesque setting along the Wilyabrup Creek. The vineyard grows on the ancient laterite gravelly loam soils that lie over a clay base. Typically the soil of the Wilyabrup region is deep and well drained, and has produced so many of the Margaret River wines which now command Australia-wide and international recognition. The land has a rich history. In... the 19th century the road from Busselton to the south ran through what is now the vineyard and forded the Wilyabrup Creek (hence the Crossing range of wines). It was then part of the group settlement scheme in the years between the World Wars. The present vineyard block was created by subdivision by the well-known Western Australian artist family, the Junipers, after whom it is now named. The original Margaret River vineyards were planted without irrigation. Wrights vineyard (as Juniper Estate was formerly known) was no exception and the original 21 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Semillon are dry grown. Dry land viticulture is highly regarded for the depth of flavour it produces in the grapes. The relative lack of water during the dry ripening months is thought to concentrate flavour into lower yields of intensely flavoured fruit. Characteristically yields average less than 3 tons / acre. The Margaret River region is surrounded on three sides by the sea (marking the confluence of the Indian and Southern Oceans), delivering a moderate, Mediterranean climate to the area. We have sunny, dry, warm to hot summers, long mild autumns and cool wet winters. There is also the benefit of no frost and very little rain at vintage. The vineyard is hand-pruned and the grapes are hand-picked at harvest. Two acres of Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec were added in 1999, with the aim of extending the flavours of future Estate Cabernets. All the new plantings are also dry grown. THE WINEMAKER Mark Messenger has been the Winemaker at Juniper Estate since 1998. He has responsibility for production of all Juniper wines and is supported by an experienced winery and vineyard team. Prior to joining Juniper, Mark was assistant Winemaker at Cape Mentelle, in Margaret River, from 1990 to 1998. Marks experience lies in producing premium Margaret River wines, using the best quality grapes, oak and other materials, and that is his mission at Juniper Estate. CELLAR DOOR We enjoy a picturesque location in a serene part of Wilyabrup, with rolling hills and vineyards. Our cellar door, staffed by knowledgeable and friendly wine lovers, is open to visitors every day for tasting and sales. Our wines can be enjoyed outside the cellar door on the grassed areas besides the Wilyabrup Creek.
20.01.2022 Looking for your next South West challenge? The Margaret River Ultra Marathon is on Saturday 17 October! Enter as a team of 2, 3, 4 or 5 or tackle the full 80km solo and take an incredible journey through the forests, trails, beaches and bluffs on the beautiful Cape to Cape coastline in South West WA Register now at www.mrultramarathon.com.au
20.01.2022 Woo Hoo ! Great weather for the event this Sunday. Dont forget to register and organise your trip before its too late !
19.01.2022 For biosecurity reasons (soil-borne diseases), we would like runners to dip the soles of their shoes in a chlorine bath when they sign in at registration. This is to protect the vineyard and the precious vines from anything that we may inadvertently bring in from the surroundings. Runners and Walkers PLEASE comply to this requirement as an additional measure to your participation this Sunday the 13th Sept 2020
16.01.2022 Running the vines before the wine!
14.01.2022 The start point for what surely will become an iconic event in the South West !
13.01.2022 Run the Vines Drink the Wine!
13.01.2022 1.5 km mid way Water Stop set up
13.01.2022 REGISTRATION LINKS ARE OPEN!REGISTRATION LINKS ARE OPEN!
12.01.2022 Yes there will be gourmet pizzas available for purchase after your walk or run at the Juniper Vineyard Run 13th Sept 2020!
11.01.2022 Chillin after the event!
10.01.2022 Checking the course for the third time...
09.01.2022 You asked for the course and here it is !
08.01.2022 Tom Hill the Operations Director for Juniper, Margaret River will be at the helm with the pizzas and the wine for our event in Sept !
07.01.2022 Signage underway!
07.01.2022 Time to register!
04.01.2022 On the go Part 2
02.01.2022 Juniper, Margaret River...How good is this? Drinking Small batch Fiano and eating local cheese board.
02.01.2022 How amazing would it be to run through this amazing vineyard on the 13th Sept 2020 !
01.01.2022 Perfect spring day last week!
01.01.2022 The Viticulturalist at Juniper wishes to remind everyone that the fences along the western, southern and eastern boundaries are live in order to keep neighbouring cattle away. This will be covered as part of the Safety Briefing on the day of the event.
