2012 vintage report for Shoalhaven Coast (New South Wales)

Shoalhaven Coast experienced a wet vintage very similar to that in the Hunter, but was less affected by the massive deluge in February. Disease pressure was great, but we are used to that by now! Overcast conditions caused slow ripening and low Baume, but fruit flavor was great and acid was fantastic (no acid was added this year).

Source: Winemakers Federation of Australia, Regional Reports, July 2012