Brancott Estate Celebrates Start of 2013 Vintage

15 Mar 2013 --- Brancott Estate is celebrating the start of harvest in Marlborough at Brancott Vineyard and early indicators point to a vintage that will deliver all of the characteristic flavours of the region.

“The weather has worked in our favour throughout the entire season” says Patrick Materman, Chief Winemaker for Brancott Estate. “In contrast to vintage 2012, Marlborough had fine, settled weather during the critical flowering period, leading to balanced crop loads.”

The ideal summer weather has ensured development of ripe flavours in the fruit while the onset of cool autumn nights will retain the natural acidity that makes Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc so distinctive.

After a low yield in 2012, there is a return to nicely-balanced, moderate crop levels in 2013. With a dry sunny autumn forecast for the Marlborough region, Brancott Estate are anticipating a good harvest season, allowing the fruit to develop to its full flavour. Marlborough Pinot Noir harvest is expected to begin in late March, with a view to harvest completion by mid-April.