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1996 vintage report for Swan Valley (Western Australia)

Yield was up 5-15% in the Swan Valley, according to Mark Warren, president of the Swan Valley and Regional Winemakers’ Association. He said the increase was unexpected after two tough, dry, low-yielding seasons, and was probably related to the excellent 1995 winter rainfall. Though February was hot, lead-up months were normal, Mark said. Quality was good to very good, with Cabernet and Merlot showing dominant ripe fruit flavours, and excellent Shiraz for port. He said whites had ‘great flavour’ with high quality white fruit, as the majority was picked before or early into the heatwave.