Vintage Reports, Years: 2004

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2004 vintage report for Grampians (Victoria)

The local vintage had most growers a little edgy early in the year; a hot January with plenty of bright sunshine followed by an unseasonally cold February left most wondering if the fruit would ever get through veraison and ripen properly. During spring, flowering and fruitset went well and there was plenty of bunches, so […]

2004 vintage report for Geelong (Victoria)

The greater Geelong region, covering vineyards on the Bellarine Peninsula, Anakie and Moorabool Valleys, Sutherlands Creek, Waurn Ponds, Lara and the Great Ocean Road area, generally experienced very high yields and a kinder growing season than last year. Grapegrowers were particularly happy with the good spring rains, the slower ripening period and lack of big […]

2004 vintage report for Goulburn Valley (Victoria)

Frost in the northern and central Goulburn Valley on 28 September caused significant bud damage to earlier bursting varieties, particularly Chardonnay and Riesling. Monichino’s from Katunga had its first severe frost in its 42 year history, however secondary buds were reasonably fruitful following timely spring rains, hence final yields were surprisingly good. Average spring rains […]

2004 vintage report for Eden Valley (South Australia)

The average winter rainfall this season was a welcome relief after last year’s fourth-worst drought in history. The soil profile was filled, as were most dams. A relatively frost free, wet, warm and thundery spring followed, which created a natural greenhouse effect for the vines. They grew vigorously, flowered and, in general, set a large […]

2004 vintage report for Cardinia Ranges (Victoria)

The main feature of vintage in the Cardinia Ranges was the extended mild ripening conditions with few hot days, allowing good flavour development with relative preservation of acidity and slow sugar accumulation. Earlier in the season the region experienced a period of cold weather which delayed shoot growth by about two weeks; ideal flowering conditions […]

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