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2012 vintage report for Swan Valley (Western Australia)

Swan Valley growers were touting a quality vintage, thanks to a return to normal weather, after two consecutive hot and dry seasons the years prior.
Swan Valley and Regional Winemakers Association president Julie Church said it had been a “cracker year”.
“This year, we received excellent spring rains and generally mild summer temperatures. As a result, we have harvested outstanding white fruit, with fresh aromas and vitality, and deeply flavoured reds,” Church said.
By the end of March, most winemakers were busy with the last of the reds, with many boasting good quality and yields.
The estimated crush from the Swan Valley is about 3300 tonnes. “This does not include fruit crushed in the valley brought in from other regions, which is an additional 6000 tonnes,” Church said.
Key varieties grown in the Swan Valley include Verdelho, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and fortified wines. Petit Verdot, Tempranillo and Grenache have also been popular in recent years.

Source: Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker May 2012