Papua New Guinea Kimel Estate

Sweet, smooth finish, low acid   ORIGIN INFORMATION Grower Kimel Plantation Variety Mundo Novo, Blue Mountain, Typica, Arusha, Caturra, Catimor Region Town of Banz, Western Highlands, Waghi Valley (approx. 50km South of Mount Hagen), Papua New Guinea Harvest March - April Altitude 1580 meters Soil Sandy loam Process Fully washed after depulping and fermenting, then dried in the sun. Certifications     Kimel plantation was first established in 1974 by an Australian, Bobby Gibbs. It is now owned by traditional landowners, the Opais being the main tribe. Although locally owned, the plantation is managed by expatriate personnel, appointed by the local directors with extensive experience in plantation management. The plantation has a permanent workforce of 432 and they are housed on the estate in bush housing. The estate also provides schooling for the children and medical facilities for the workforce and their dependents. Clean running water has been made available to the