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2011 vintage report for Henty (Victoria)

Supplied by Peter Dixon, secretary, Henty Wine Region Association
Growing season: Growers reported a challenging season with late flowering, high summer rainfall and cooler summer and autumn conditions. Bigger canopies and wetter conditions resulted in higher disease pressure with growers undertaking summer trimming, bunch thinning and leaf plucking to keep canopies open. Combined with comprehensive spray programs, most growers harvested quality fruit.
Vintage: The vintage was later than previous years starting in March and finishing in early May. Grapes destined for sparkling production were harvested prior to any disease pressure occurring with excellent harvest levels recorded.
Yields and quality: Winemakers are particularly happy with early varieties, with Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir showing early promise with excellent flavour profiles and acidity levels that should make very elegant styles. The harvest was big for the region with 1790 tonnes harvested.