A total Vintage wipe out by European Wasps, a conservative loss of 6 - 8 tonnes of fruit from Tiger Ranch and Eugenana Vineyards, and approximately 75% of Lake Barrington View Vineyard.
Saturday 14th August
What promised so much leading up to vintage, with the first commercial quantities of Pinot Noir from Tiger Ranch, and a steady healthy crop at Eugenana and Lake Barrington View vineyards was destroyed in a matter of days when European Wasps literally destroyed approximately 6 to 8 tonnes of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at Tiger Ranch and Eugenana in just four (4) days. Many of you may have seen reports of major losses on the Tamar and other areas of the state, this was total and complete destruction.
Sunday 28th November
So far this 2010 Spring it has been a season of mixed fortunes, some delightful arrivals, some devastating departures, and some significant sales. Hopefully no more Vales, but a few more arrivals due and sales pending seeing the year end on a high note.