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2012 vintage report for Heathcote (Victoria)

Expectations are high for a vintage that will rank among the top three of modern times. Yields were strong, particularly for Shiraz. Additional moisture developed bright, vibrant fruit with good fruit definition and nice ripe tannins, but disease pressure generally was much lower than in 2011. The conditions also allowed the fruit to ripen on the vine.

Source: Winemakers’ Federation of Australia, Regional Reports, July 2012