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2012 vintage report for Hunter Valley (New South Wales)

The Hunter vintage started later than it has in the past few years, but closer to a traditional Hunter season with most picking taking place late January.
While Chardonnay and Verdelho were picked around Australia Day, Semillon was slower to ripen than normal.
Rain was intermittent throughout the white harvest and the majority of fruit was picked. Regular rain throughout February and early March, however, hindered the red harvest, according to Hunter Valley Wine Industry Association secretary Ken Bray.
“The rain contributed to the loss of fruit condition. Much of the red fruit in the valley was not harvested,” Bray said.
“White yields were average, with Semillon up slightly. Pricing was stable, with little change over the last few years.”

Source: Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker May 2012