The Aldgate Ridge Vineyard comprises three hectares of vines planted on a 6.5-hectare property located in the Adelaide Hills, on a south-eastern-facing slope overlooking the cold Onkaparinga Valley. The altitude of about 440 metres makes the area much cooler than the surrounding plains — ideal for slowly maturing premium grapes with intense, delicate flavours.

Geologically, the area is part of the Adelaide Geosyncline. The surface soil texture is sandy clay loam and shows variable-sized stony fragments.

Blocks of pinot noir were planted in 1992 and 1997, using two French and two Australian clones. The Burgundian clones are among the oldest planted in Australia. Sauvignon blanc was added to the vineyard in 2000.

Vines are planted in rows running north-west to south-east, on high trellises that expose the canopy to enhance ripening. Hand-pruning and minimal irrigation ensure the low yields that are necessary to maximise flavour.