2004

The ideal growing season leading into the 2004 vintage resulted in a record vintage for the Coonawarra wine region. The winter and spring conditions of 2003 were considered average in terms of temperature and rainfall but the warmer weather in late spring and early summer produced ideal flowering conditions which resulted in almost 100% fruit set and above average crop levels. The start of vintage in late April was about normal for Coonawarra. Two rainfalls at the beginning and end of the month boosted soil moisture after a particularly dry summer and early autumn. The wind and rapid drying of the vines minimised any disease pressure. Post vintage assessments reported rich, ripe fruit flavours and good structure in the red wines and attractive fruit and acid balance in the white wines.

Other years:
2006
2005
2003
2002
2001
1998