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2013 vintage report for Coonawarra (South Australia)

Coonawarra has experienced an excellent vintage which was characterised by a warm, dry summer and then a cool autumn.
“After a warm and fast flowering period, we saw an even set with high berry numbers per bunch. The excellent set necessitated significant fruit thinning at veraison which was advanced by approximately a week by the warmer weather,” said Sue Hodder, winemaker at Wynns Coonawarra Estate.
However, cool and dry conditions late in the season afforded winemakers the opportunity to steadily pick their grapes without the pressure of an early season break.
“These conditions have been optimal for our reds. As a result there are strong wines with high colour density, fruit concentration and tannin structure,” Hodder said.