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2013 vintage report for Cowra (New South Wales)

Harvest started about a week early in the Cowra region, with Chardonnay being harvested around 14 February.
Jason O’Dea of Windowrie Estate said the region experienced a warm dry finish to the year, except for one significant rain event in mid-February, when 30-80mm of rain was reported across the region.
“This delayed harvest for around a week and did cause some issues with the Shiraz harvest in some later higher-yielding blocks,” he said.
“This was the only significant rain in the region and was followed by high winds which dried out the ground and canopy quickly. From this period on the region has experienced warm days and very cool nights, which has been great for fruit balance and the wine made from these grapes.”
Many growers across the region reported average yields with excellent quality. Prices have remained in line with 2012, however many of the wineries from the region have reported that they are very excited with what they have in tank.
“It is expected that 2013 will go down as one of the best vintages ever from our region,” O’Dea said.