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2009 vintage report for Pericoota (New South Wales)

Contributed by Michael Gray, Perricoota Grape Growers Association

Growing season: The 2009 vintage was difficult in Perricoota due to the heatwave in early February, causing significant crop losses from sunburn on many blocks. Low rainfall meant that disease pressure was low, but also meant more irrigation water was required.

Vintage: It was another short one, with the processing of Chardonnay starting in early February; we were finished by the end of March.

Yields and quality: Yields were looking good until the heatwave in early February. On average, crop losses were estimated at around 20%, however, some growers’ losses were much greater than this. The blocks that fared best were those with the biggest canopies. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon generally best survived the heat. Quality was variable across the region with many blocks producing good quality fruit. However, any young or light blocks were badly affected by sunburn.