Australia

Margaret River

2015
88Grapeyear
excellent Configuration

Margaret River 2015 Vintage Report

Defining the 2015 vintage in Margaret River 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 1820 Growing Degree Days (GDD), the summer provided consistent warmth that drove steady sugar accumulation.

Harvest proceeded under mixed skies, requiring agility to dodge the 61mm of rain that fell sporadically during the picking weeks.

**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.

About Margaret River

A premium region in Western Australia with a maritime climate similar to Bordeaux. It is celebrated for its sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon and elegant Chardonnay.

Climatic Blueprint

Growing Degree Days (GDD)

1820

Total Rainfall

180 mm

Sunshine Hours

2349 hrs

Diurnal Shift

7.9 °C

Frost Days

0 days

Average Temperature

19 °C

Historical Context (10 Years)

Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.

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