Wachau 1987 Vintage Report
1987 was a test of resilience for the vignerons of Wachau, who fought against the elements from budbreak to harvest.
Early challenges emerged with a disrupted flowering phase. 91mm of rain during the bloom caused significant *coulure* (shatter), naturally lowering yields and concentrating the energy into fewer bunches.
It was a cool, classical season. Reaching only 1128 GDD, the summer never really spiked in temperature, favoring the development of fresh aromatics over sheer power.
The finale was fraught with tension. A deluge of 81mm during the harvest period forced an expedited picking schedule to mitigate botrytis risks, rewarding those who sorted ruthlessly.
**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.
About Wachau
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Wachau valley produces Austria's finest white wines. Its steep stone terraces yield Grüner Veltliner and Riesling of great power, purity, and mineral depth.
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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