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2019 Vintage
“Bright ruby red with seductive aromas of dark cherry, chocolate and floral notes which are carried through to the palate by fine flowing tannins with a finish that is long and satisfying..” Olly Masters (Winemaker)
2019 Vintage Notes
The 2019 season was a typical Central Otago season in terms of heat but what was unusual was the high rainfall and a lack of the north-west spring winds. The heavier spring rains encouraged vigorous canopy development requiring vigilance to ensure short interval spray programs were maintained to prevent any disease. Conditions for flowering and fruit set were ideal for Misha’s Vineyard with a mild autumn with perfect weather to enable ripening. However, it was a very mixed season across the region with vineyards impacted by severe frosts early and late in the season. This was certainly a year to be thankful for steep slopes and a frost-drained vineyard site. Growing Degree Days (GDDs) were 1149 with the fruit for this wine hand-picked at 5.0-5.5 tonnes per hectare.