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2010 vintage report for Tumbarumba (New South Wales)

Supplied by the Tumbarumba Vignerons’ Association
Growing season: There were no major frost events this year which saw strong growth and a very even flowering across the region. Temperatures were below average throughout the spring and summer; this set the region up for some excellent fruit quality. Some untimely rain in early March did see growers struggle with botrytis, losing up to 50% in some blocks. This impacted on final tonnages for the region, affecting about 15% of the total crush. Budburst occurred in early to mid-September. The season was about 10-14 days ahead of average. Flowering was mid to late November due to cooler spring temperatures.
Vintage: Harvest commenced on 6 February and was well under way when the heavy rain hit the district. This lengthened the harvest period by a few weeks with the region finishing up on 15 April.
Yields and quality: The total yield for the district was approximately 1600 tonnes with the average yield for whites and reds being 12t/ha and 9t/ha, respectively. Whites were the standout varieties for the district with Chardonnay showing complex flavours and good length of palate, matched by acid and sugar balance. Rieslings are grown on granite-based soils that express intense citrus flavours with a natural balance of acidity and a refined finish. Sauvignon Blanc developed passionfruit and gooseberry flavours.