After a good wet winter in 2018, we had one of the mildest summers in memory.
This provided ideal conditions for growing wine grapes, avoiding any of the heat waves which are our greatest enemy in the Swan Valley.
These ideal conditions resulted in ripening at least two weeks later than in previous years, allowing more complex and intense flavours to develop in our grapes.
Our first grape pick was Verdelho, on 24th January.
The resulting white wines proved to be lighter and more elegant than in previous years, the Verdelho looking particularly attractive.
The reds are still maturing in French oak barrels and are looking exceptionally good.
Discover what happens during vintage, our ‘vintage hand’ has written a ‘vintage exposé, behind the scenes at vintage, read it HERE.