Soil Testing for Wine

At Hill Labs, we offer a comprehensive suite of soil testing services designed specifically for viticulture, helping winegrowers optimise vine health, improve grape quality, and meet certification standards. Support your vineyards productivity by gaining insights into your soils nutrient levels. Understanding which nutrients to apply and in what quantities ensures your grape vines stay healthy and productive. 

Horticultural and Agricultural Soil Testing for Vineyards

Horticultural and agricultural soils are tested to measure fertility and quality and are key factors in managing fertiliser programmes and identifying nutrient deficiencies.

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Organic Soil for Vineyards

Regular soil testing in organic vineyards is essential for maintaining soil health, guiding sustainable practices, and producing high-quality grapes

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Earthworm eDNA for Vineyards

This test is designed to complement traditional soil fertility testing by providing a biological indicator of soil health.

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Contaminated Soil for Vineyards

Past land practices can leave a lasting legacy in soil, sometimes in the form of contaminants that may affect vine health, grape quality, or even pose risks to human health. 

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What our customers have to say

"We've always found them to be responsive in getting results back and giving advice on problems we might be facing."

Andrew Hutchinson, Technical Manager, Turners & Growers

"We strongly recommend Hill Labs as a sound testing service provider to the honey industry."

Nick Walker, Technical Manager, Egmont Honey

"Their sample registration system has made things simple and seamless - collect, scan and send!"

Mathew Bannister, Compliance Manager, First Fresh New Zealand

Accreditations

As a New Zealand accredited laboratory by International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ), Hill Labs' commitment to quality is tantamount to our overall operating philosophy. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work.