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2008 vintage report for Beechworth (Victoria)

By Barry Morey
President
Beechworth Vignerons’ Association

The year started with good rains at the beginning of February. This was a welcome relief from the two hot spells the region received, one before vintage and the other in the middle of vintage. Crop levels were higher than most vineyards expected due to the February rain filling out bunches and berries. Disease was not a major problem this year although powdery is always a challenge in some varieties. The speed of the vintage did cause a few anxious moments. Reds seem to stand out at this stage with one winemaker reporting that the early ripening of Nebbiolo has produced a wine of excellent flavours.