Vintage Reports, Years: 2000
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2000 vintage report for Perth Hills (Western Australia)
Little or no bird damage and better disease control contributed to a yield increase of 10 to 15% over last year, said Geoff Lindup, president of the Perth Hills Vignerons’ Association. Vintage started on 20 February, which was later than normal. Geoff said there was rain at the end of January but weather during vintage […]
2000 vintage report for Pemberton (Western Australia)
This report was prepared by Patrick Coutts, president of the Pemberton Wine Region Association:The vintage date was about normal, commencing in earnest for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay around 1March. Some newer plantings, generally first crops, were harvested earlier than this. For established vineyards the yields depended on the variety. Most varieties showed normal yields but […]
2000 vintage report for Padthaway (South Australia)
This season saw an early budburst following another dry winter and was 1-2 weeks earlier than last year, reports Ian Ward, president of the Padthaway Grape Growers Association. Vigorous early growth was followed by a month of cooler weather. This cool period from mid October to mid November caused some problems in young vines with […]
2000 vintage report for Orange (New South Wales)
At the time of writing, the vintage was in its early stages in the Orange region. Justin Byrne, secretary of the Vignerons Association, said at the lower altitudes some of the whites had been picked but reds were still on the vine. He said Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were looking good. Although 100û150 mm of […]
2000 vintage report for Murray Darling (NSW/Victoria)
Grieg Greenwood, CEO of the Victorian and Murray Valley Wine Grape Growers’ Council, said vintage in the area was early, with first grapes picked on 20 January. Yield was down 10% from last year. Lower yields were mainly in Chardonnay, which was severely affected by spring growth problems. Weather during vintage was hot at first, […]
2000 vintage report for Mudgee (New South Wales)
Excellent whites, the best in 10 years, are reported from Mudgee. ‘Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon were picked on flavour ripeness and show excellent balance and textbook herbaceous characters,’ said Frank Hellwig, area vineyard manager for Orlando Wyndham. Vintage began on 14 February, which is normal for the region. Yields were generally average, although some growers […]
2000 vintage report for Mornington Peninsula (Victoria)
Russell Baker, president of the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association, said the region had had its warmest and driest summer in at least 25 years. Vintage started a couple of weeks earlier than usual, and Russell said quality was excellent. ‘Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at the premium end of the market is our strength and cropping […]
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