The 2026 Vintage Report

The 2026 season unfolded under mild, steady conditions, with warm dry days, cool nights and ocean breezes allowing fruit to ripen slowly and evenly.

Following abundant winter rainfall in 2025, vines entered the growing season with excellent moisture reserves, resulting in healthy growth and generous bunch and berry size. Marri blossom arrived later than usual and was relatively short-lived, resulting in average bird pressure across the vineyards, with only moderate netting required in select areas. The first fruit arrived on 6 February. Yields were above expectation, with clean, disease-free fruit of exceptional quality, showing wonderful balance and purity.

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Shiraz were all harvested in excellent condition, with long, gentle ripening supporting flavour development while retaining vibrant natural acidity. By 13 March, white harvest (including Rosé) was complete, with the first red fruit arriving the same day in equally healthy condition. Healthy vineyard microflora encouraged beautifully complex wild fermentations, particularly across the Chardonnay parcels.