Vintage Factors

This vintage was characterized by intermittent rains and warm conditions from Spring into early Summer, which induced vigorous vine growth. Long days became a must, of leaf removals and edging around the clusters to allow sunshine to penetrate in the “fruit zone.” Ideal dry condition set in from end of August until copious rains arrived in late September. By then all reds had been harvested in ideal conditions, with the exception of Cabernet Sauvignon which was collected after the rains and produced a fine but lighter wine, not included in the blend of what became an exceptional vintage of Octagon.