The Treeton Estate vineyards have been harvested and wine production is well on track. David considers this to be our best vintage of the last 5 years and we are feeling confident of some wonderful 2010 wines.
Our white grapes were harvested between 3 and 11 March. Crushed and pressed, these beautiful grapes are now undergoing fermentation to produce a Sauvignon Blanc Semillon and an Unwooded Chardonnay. The wines will be released towards September.
Our red grapes were harvested on 21 March. This year, these fabulous grapes followed two paths.
- The 12-year old vine Shiraz grapes were crushed and held overnight before a light pressing. This lightest of pink must is now under fermentation to produce a classic Shiraz rosé. The wine will be released in 2010 under our Veronica label
- The 24-year old vine Shiraz grapes are destined to produce a single-vineyard wine that will be held on oak and cellared before release. Our 2009 vintage will be the first release of this new premium line.
- In line with previous years, we will be producing a small volume of our well-respected 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
We look forward to sharing these wines with you as they develop the complex characteristics that our beautiful grapes provide.
