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HARVEST DATES
In the area of greatest vineyard concentration, between the towns of Gerringong
and Berry, harvest is typically between mid-February and the end of March,
the main variation being due to variety. Vineyards in the southern part
of the region have harvest seasons 1 – 2 weeks later than those to the north.
The following table gives data from the 1998 and 1999 vintages at Coolangatta
Estate which is located close to the coast approximately 10 kilometres
east of Berry.
Vintage Data, Coolangatta Estate 1998-99
Variety |
Harvest
Date
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pH |
Acidity
(g/l) |
Suger
Brix
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Suavignon Blanc |
17/02/98 |
3.3 |
6.3 |
21.5 |
Verdelho |
19/02/98 |
3.2 |
6.7 |
22.2 |
Semillon |
20/02/98 |
3.3 |
7.1 |
18.7 |
Chardonnay |
24/02/98 |
3.6 |
5.6 |
23.0 |
| Chambourcin |
27/02/98 |
3.1 |
9.4 |
21.8 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon |
31/03/98 |
3.6 |
5.7 |
23.8 |
| Sauvignon Blanc |
17/02/99 |
3.3 |
7.5 |
20.5 |
| Verdelho |
19/02/99 |
3.3 |
6.6 |
23.0 |
| Semillon |
18/02/99 |
3.3 |
7.7 |
20.5 |
| Chardonnay |
09/03/99 |
3.5 |
6.3 |
23.5 |
| Chambourcin |
10/03/99 |
3.3 |
7.2 |
25.2 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon |
30/03/99 |
3.5 |
6.7 |
22.7 |
A summary of comparative harvest dates for the Shoalhaven Illawarra and Southern Highlands regions is given in the following table.
Comparative Vintage Data, Shoalhaven, Illawarra and Southern
Highlands
Variety |
Shoalhaven
Illawarra
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Southern
Highlands
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
March - early April |
early May |
Chambourcin |
March |
April |
Merlot |
March |
late April |
Chardonnay |
early March |
April |
| Sauvignon Blanc |
late February |
late March |
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