Now that the dust from Vintage 2013 has settled, we can now look back. This harvest was the most contracted, in terms of the time taken between our first and last pick, since full production began in 2004. By full production we mean when each of our 7 blocks each began producing wine grapes simultaneously, which usually … Continue reading Vintage 2013 in barrel, Vintage 2014 is underway…
Over the last month a lot has happened as events involving three separate vintages simultaneously converged in that time. Firstly we had our barrel declassification of the 2012 vintage where we decide which barrels are ready to bottle (for Williams Crossing) and which go on to become Curly Flat and remain in barrel for the next 9 months. Classically speaking, the … Continue reading Three years work in one month!
Since our last post, the first blushes of veraison have now begun to cast its hue upon select areas of our vineyard. Currently, and for the last several weeks, our vineyard team have been fruit thinning. The warm dry conditions over November-December were favourable for flowering and so led to a high rate of pollination, giving our … Continue reading Steady as she grows…
Although we now enter the new year (and best wishes to all our readers), for the vines they are already half way through theirs. We refer here of course to the year from the vines perspective, which really runs from winter to winter. Below is a basic chart that shows the year according to our vines, … Continue reading All systems ‘grow’ as vintage 2013 moves along…
The first tentative buds have burst this week (on Wed 19/9) and they herald the beginning of what will hopefully grow to bear Vintage 2013. But with 7-8 months still ahead to play itself out, we’ll see what platform the season provides us… If you’d like to know more about Budburst, follow the link for … Continue reading Happy new shoot year!
