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2013 vintage report for Geelong (Victoria)

Despite high temperatures and minimal rainfall, Geelong vignerons are excited about what looks to be an outstanding vintage.
“Without exception, fruit quality has been excellent and varietal intensity impressive from this year’s harvest,” said Hugh Hull, Geelong Winegrowers Association (GWA) viticultural executive.
“Climatic influences enabled optimum sugar levels to be reached, balanced with sound acid levels, all leading to an impressive 2013 vintage.”
Yields across the region were generally around the long-term average, while climatic influences saw a slightly earlier harvest than 2012 with vines progressing through to full ripeness while maintaining good natural acidity.
Hull said later ripening reds such as Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon had also enjoyed the consistency in the ripening period with rich, bold varietal intensity apparent.
He said the earlier-picked varieties, such as Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, also presented well in terms of complexity.