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Technical info
- Vintage: 2023
- Volume:
- Varietal: Shiraz
- Brand: Penfolds
Vintage Notes
The 2023 growing season in Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, and Wrattonbully was a year of overcoming climatic challenges, yet the results speak to the skill of our vineyard teams and the dedication of the growers. The Barossa Valley’s winter rainfall was near average. A cooler spring, punctuated by a series of thunderstorms, delayed flowering and fruit set. Viticulturalists were on high alert with rainfall well above longterm average. Conditions improved with the onset of summer and a return to milder weather. The harvest saw moderate temperatures that resulted in a later-than-usual harvest of highquality Shiraz. The extra hang time encouraged the development of distinctive varietal characteristics. McLaren Vale also experienced significant rainfall in the growing season, leading to cooler-than-average temperatures, which affected flowering and reduced yields. However, a warmer, drier summer allowed the vines to recover, and the cool harvest yielded Shiraz with concentrated flavours and ripe tannins. Padthaway also had above-average rainfall and cooler spring temperatures, which delayed the phenological stages. Despite this, the region avoided significant frost events and the harvest produced exceptional Shiraz grapes picked in an orderly fashion. Wrattonbully faced similar conditions with above-average rainfall, leading to a cooler, wetter start to the season. This resulted in a prolonged vintage and slower ripening rates. Nonetheless, high-quality blocks adapted well, performing admirably in the prevailing conditions.
Technical info
- Vintage: 2023
- Volume:
- Varietal: Shiraz
- Brand: Penfolds
Vintage Notes
The 2023 growing season in Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, and Wrattonbully was a year of overcoming climatic challenges, yet the results speak to the skill of our vineyard teams and the dedication of the growers. The Barossa Valley’s winter rainfall was near average. A cooler spring, punctuated by a series of thunderstorms, delayed flowering and fruit set. Viticulturalists were on high alert with rainfall well above longterm average. Conditions improved with the onset of summer and a return to milder weather. The harvest saw moderate temperatures that resulted in a later-than-usual harvest of highquality Shiraz. The extra hang time encouraged the development of distinctive varietal characteristics. McLaren Vale also experienced significant rainfall in the growing season, leading to cooler-than-average temperatures, which affected flowering and reduced yields. However, a warmer, drier summer allowed
the vines to recover, and the cool harvest yielded Shiraz with concentrated flavours and ripe tannins. Padthaway also had above-average rainfall and cooler spring temperatures, which delayed the phenological stages. Despite this, the region avoided significant frost events and the harvest produced exceptional Shiraz grapes picked in an orderly fashion. Wrattonbully faced similar conditions with above-average rainfall, leading to a cooler,
wetter start to the season. This resulted in a prolonged vintage and slower ripening rates. Nonetheless, high-quality blocks adapted well, performing admirably in the prevailing conditions.