40 hectares of vineyards thrive on Cheriton's rich loams and there is potential to expand this to over 100 hectares. Winegrapes have been sold to Houghtons, Evans & Tate, Sandalford and Goundrey Wines.

Cheriton chardonnay in Sandalford wines has been described as 'more refined than most of the chardonnays in its price bracket. Clean stone-fruit and spice aromas; lemon citrus notes on a tight, refined palate'. Cheriton earned a quality bonus from Constellation Brands in the 2008 vintage for its chenin blanc.

Cheriton is a high quality, low-risk viticulture area for white wines and dessert styles..

WATER

A conjunctive water right and good rains mean excellent water security. The licence will allow up to 1.3 Gigalitres of water use annually; 491,000 kilolitres of surface water from the Gingn Brook and 816,000 kilolitres of groundwater from the Leederville aquifer.

Mean annual rainfall is 739mm, falling mainly between May and September.

SOIL

Soil quality is outstanding. Martin Wells of Land Assessment Pty Ltd describes 'a variety of predominantly well-drained, nutrient retentive soils'.