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2012 vintage report for Yarra Valley (Victoria)

2012 will go down as one of those exceptional vintages where all varieties achieved excellent quality. Pinot Noir is the stand out, with Chardonnay and Shiraz also shining. After some initial trepidation, a long Indian summer resulted in Cabernet also achieving the status of excellent. Harvest started as early as the second week of February for many. Yields were down across most varieties.

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