Mendoza 2018 Vintage Report
Ideally sequenced and largely stress-free, 2018 goes down as a textbook vintage for Mendoza.
The cycle began with a harmonious flowering period. Warm days (avg 22°C) allowed for an even fruit set, establishing the potential for a generous crop.
The growing season was solar and generous. Accumulating 2500 Growing Degree Days (GDD), the summer provided consistent warmth that drove steady sugar accumulation.
The season concluded with a pristine harvest window. With negligible rain (7mm), pickers could wait for perfect phenolic maturity, harvesting each block at its absolute zenith.
**Style:** Rich, opulent, and structured wines built for the long haul.
About Mendoza
High in the Andean foothills, Mendoza has made Malbec a global superstar. The altitude creates intense sunlight and cool nights, resulting in deep, violet-hued wines with plush tannins and floral aromas.
Climatic Blueprint
Growing Degree Days (GDD)
Total Rainfall
Sunshine Hours
Diurnal Shift
Frost Days
Average Temperature
Historical Context (10 Years)
Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.
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