Vintage Reports, Years: 2014
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2014 vintage report for Coonawarra (South Australia)
Winter was the second wettest in the past 28 years which provided a very welcome recharge to the underground aquifer. Coonawarra Grape and Wine Incorporated president and Wynns Coonawarra Estate regional vineyard manager Allen Jenkins said spring rainfall was high, almost double the long term average. Flowering from late November to mid-December was cold, similar […]
2014 vintage report for Langhorne Creek (South Australia)
This year the Langhorne Creek wine region experienced a later than usual vintage. At the end of January the first harvesters rattled into life to begin the sparkling base intake and in late April the final loads of red grapes reached the wineries. According to Langhorne Creek Wine Region executive officer Lian Jaensch, it has […]
2014 vintage report for Adelaide Hills (South Australia)
A very warm spring signalled the start of an unusual season for the Adelaide Hills wine region. The early budburst was followed by periods of unseasonably cold weather with windy conditions and dewy mornings and occasional bursts of hot weather. According to the Adelaide Hills Wine Region (AHWR) Technical Committee convenor Richard Hamilton, a small […]
2014 vintage report for McLaren Vale (South Australia)
A wet beginning to the season with an average winter rainfall of 300-350mm did not persist with little rain received after November. A dry spring ensured the traditional low disease risk in McLaren Vale prevailed yet again. But the impact of summer was felt in McLaren Vale with two major heatwaves in January testing grapevine […]
2014 vintage report for Geographe (Western Australia)
According to AHA Viticulture director Jim Campbell-Clause who spoke on behalf of the Geographe Wine Association, seasonal weather conditions were conducive to maintain a consistent yield and high quality fruit. Early winter was drier than usual but by late July to early spring, conditions were wet which set up good soil moisture. Spring conditions were […]
2014 vintage report for Clare Valley (South Australia)
Although the Clare Valley wine industry had been challenged this season, vintage 2014 is set to deliver some top quality wines, according to Clare Valley Winemakers Incorporated president Neil Paulett and Clare Regional Winegrape Growers Association president Troy van Dulken. The season began with a mild spring with very little frost or rain, followed by […]
2014 vintage report for Peel (Western Australia)
Vintage 2014 started early in Peel with a number of vineyards commencing in the third week of January during a very hot summer in Western Australia. According to Peel Wine Association president Bernie Worthington, yields on whites were average and despite heat causing some sunburn, quality was excellent overall. He said red wine production was […]
2014 vintage report for Riverland (South Australia)
Despite tough weather conditions during the lead up to vintage, vines in the Riverland still beared quality fruit. Riverland Wine executive officer Chris Byrne said if there had been an earthquake this vintage, it wouldnt have surprised Riverland grapegrowers who battled hailstorms, bushfires, frost, disease, pests and record rains. They overcame numerous challenges to produce […]
2014 vintage report for Pemberton (Western Australia)
The Pemberton wine region experienced a good growing season with favourable conditions, near perfect weather during flowering and low disease pressure. Salitage Wines winemaker Patrick Coutts said the region experienced heavy Marri blossom which meant bird pressure was relatively low. As the season progressed, bird pressure had increased and those with late varieties saw slight […]
2014 vintage report for Mount Barker (Western Australia)
After near perfect growing conditions, full-flavoured wines were expected from Mount Barkers 2014 vintage. According to the Mount Barker Wine Producers Association, growing conditions were ideal with mild temperatures, cool nights and low rain fall recorded. As of 8 April some vineyards had finished picking while others were in its final weeks. Mount Barker Wine […]
2014 vintage report for Barossa (including Eden Valley)
The 2014 Barossa vintage proved the ability of both winegrapes and people to thrive under challenging circumstances. According to The Yalumba Wine Companys head of winemaking, Louisa Rose, viticulturists have done an amazing job looking after the vineyards as Mother Nature threw a few curve balls their way. Good winter and early spring rains filled […]
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