This project closed on the 30th May 2005

 

For information on the Gunns Winegrape Project 2006 see here.

 

The Offer

Investors are invited to participate in the Project by acquiring a Vine Right over a minimum of one ‘Vinelot’ (0.2 hectares), comprising of approximately 485 vines, by paying the application fee of $17,325 (inc GST) per Vinelot. The Vinelot will consist of 30% existing vineyard and 70% new vineryard.

 

Payment of the Application fee constitutes full payment of the Initial Services. The initial services include supervision of the vineyard establishment, control of pests, weeds and disease, maintenance of the vineyard and procuring a report by the Independent Viticulturist.

 

All of the Initial Services are performed on or before June 30 2005. Growers do not own the vineyard infrastructure, this is paid for and owned by Gunns. As a result Growers will not have a residual interest in the vineyards at the end of the Project Term (20 years). Growers acquire an exclusive right to use the infrastructure and the vines (and enjoy the benefit of the grapes) on the Vinelots through the Vine Right Agreement.

 

Your Vinelot will be managed by GPL who will draw upon the considerable skills and experience of Tamar Ridge Wines, a division of Gunns Limited. Tamar Ridge Wines have been establishing and managing vineyards for over 10 years and are experienced in all aspects of vineyard management. Tamar Ridge Wines will employ the principal of Smart Viticulture, Dr Richard Smart, a world renowned viticulturist, to assist with site selection, vineyard set up and management. Tamar Ridge Wines has gained a reputation for producing exceptional quality cool climate styles of wine.
 

Ongoing Fees

Growers pay the application fee in Year 0 of the Project (i.e. prior to 30 June 2005) Growers will not be liable for any Ongoing Fees in Year 1 of the Project. However growers will be required to pay the GST component of the Maintenance and Harvest Fees in Years 2 and 3, anticipated to be $150 and $315 in each year respectively.

Fees from Year 4 will be offset against grape sale proceeds. Where ongoing fees exceed the Grower’s entitlement to grape sale proceeds an invoice will be sent for the shortfall.

Tax Deductibility
By investing in the Winegrape Project 2005 you are entitled to claim a tax deduction of 62% of the Application Fee in the financial year in which it is paid. You will also be entitled to further deductions of 18% and 16% of the Application Fee in the two ensuing financial years respectively, amounting to a cumulative deduction of 96% deduction of the Application Fee in the first three years of your involvement in the Project. It is also anticipated that 100% of the Ongoing Fees you pay will be tax deductible in the financial year in which they are paid.

 

Vinelot Details

 

 

 

Features

Up to 5% cash rebate (see below)

$17,235 per Vinelot

96% tax deduction for investment amount

commercial harvest year 5

20 year term

Flexible finance options available

 

Finance Options

You can financed a majority of your investment through finance packages available with the following options:

 

 

 

Commissions & Cash Rebates

With tax effective investments we will receive a commission that is not paid from your investment amount. With the Gunns Winegrape Project 2005 this is equal to 8.0% of the amount invested. We will provide you with a cash rebate on a sliding scale depending upon the amount that is invested as detailed in the table below:

 

 

The cash rebate is paid to you as soon as we receive our commission payment ex GST.

 

 

Further Information

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* IRR upper range from independent research report