Osicka's Majors Creek Vineyard enjoys a later budburst than most sites around Heathcote, by virtue of a slightly cooler climate, which translates into grapes with heightened levels of flavour. The property is unirrigated and deliberately cropped to low yields, the berries are always small, retaining intense colours and flavour. It is common to find all manner of native animals amongst the vines, which are laboriously hand pruned and picked. Winemaking is a hands on affair for Paul and Simon Osicka, who personally handle each stage of the process. Extensive use is made of new oak barrels in the maturation, an expensive although important part of the Osicka's uncompromising pursuit of quality.