2008 Vintage Notes

Rain late October/November 2007 produced a very good crop that promised much (2008- 130 Tonnes) and far exceed the very low yield of 2007 (66 tonnes). Two weeks of extremely hot the beginning of March was the major influence for this vintage

Fortunate to pick the whites prior to the heat, their showing some of the most delicate and varietal flavours emanating from the Warrenmang Vineyards. With the hot spell the red varieties bolted for the winery and bottle necks ensued.

The best blocks in the vineyard received priority and quality for the 08 Estate Shiraz and Black Puma is encouraging. Hand picking meant we suffered up to 20% loss of weight due to shrivel in some reds. Rain at the end vintage prior to picking the Italian varieties, we in fact actually lost Baume in some blocks due to uptake of water.

One word: “Challenging”.

Warrenmang Vineyard & Resort

2008 Vintage Notes