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2010 vintage report for Langhorne Creek (South Australia)

Supplied by the Langhorne Creek Wine Industry Council
Growing season: Heat in November impacted fruitset in an otherwise excellent season; warmer than average with moderate conditions during ripening and low disease pressure.
Vintage: It was an early start to vintage at Langhorne Creek, though on average for the latter part of this decade, with the action kicking off at the end of January. It was a well-paced harvest without the winery intake pressures seen in years prior. The majority of the region’s harvest was concluded by early April.
Yields and quality: Yields were low across most varieties with the exception of Shiraz. The district produced some high quality Chardonnay and Verdelho, though demand for Chardonnay left small portions hanging. Consumers can look forward to excellent Shiraz and Malbec from the 2010 vintage and parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon to rival the outstanding intake from 2009. The 2010 Langhorne Creek winegrape harvest has been one of low yields with a number of highlights and a very strong middle tier in terms of wine quality. Early indications show wines with finesse and structure in their youth, promising great things in years to come. With profits marginal at best for many this year, the fruit and wine quality, reputation and value of product from the region has Langhorne Creek well placed to receive reward in the years ahead.