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Thursday, 23 November 2006 |
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After well above average rainfall in the months proceeding Christmas, the second half of the 06 season was hot and dry. While its good to have dry conditions as the berries mature, extended hot conditions are unwelcome (tends to “burn off” flavour). Autumn was typically long and warm leading to good flavour and colour development, with reds being picked about a week earlier than normal and the whites 2-3 weeks early, making everyone get a wriggle on. Yields were spot on our plan for premium quality fruit. Earlier in the year we had bunch pruned the Cabernet to ensure a yield that suited the vigour of the vines, keeping a good balance between leaf mass and bunch weight. This is particularly important for Cabernet, which can be difficult to get fully ripe in cooler areas. Overall assessment of 06 season – 7/10, excellent for reds, less than ideal for whites.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 14 November 2008 )
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