Australia

Barossa Valley

1994
100Grapeyear
legendary Configuration

Barossa Valley 1994 Vintage Report

Defining the 1994 vintage in Barossa Valley requires looking beyond the averages, as it was a year of contrasting fortunes and precise timing.

Spring was steady if unremarkable, with the vines navigating the vulnerable flowering stage without major incident.

The growing season was solar and generous. Accumulating 1804 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 (0mm), 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 Barossa Valley

Home to some of the world's oldest vines, Barossa is synonymous with big, bold Shiraz. These wines are known for their rich blackberry fruit, chocolate notes, and velvety texture.

Climatic Blueprint

Growing Degree Days (GDD)

1804

Total Rainfall

168 mm

Sunshine Hours

2410 hrs

Diurnal Shift

11.7 °C

Frost Days

0 days

Average Temperature

19 °C

Historical Context (9 Years)

Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.

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