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While the UK slugs its way through a dank and rainy January down in Australia the autumn harvest has began; although it has been delayed by extremely hot weather.
ABC.net.au
"The Hunter Valley Vineyard Association says while the harvest will not get into full swing for another 10 days, picking is already under way for the pinot noir and chardonnay varieties used in the region's sparkling wines. Association president Trevor Drayton says the late harvest will not harm the 2006 vintage, but the wine quantity will be down. "In terms of quality it really hasn't impacted it - it probably has improved it a bit, particularly for the reds," he said.
ABC.net.au
"The Hunter Valley Vineyard Association says while the harvest will not get into full swing for another 10 days, picking is already under way for the pinot noir and chardonnay varieties used in the region's sparkling wines. Association president Trevor Drayton says the late harvest will not harm the 2006 vintage, but the wine quantity will be down. "In terms of quality it really hasn't impacted it - it probably has improved it a bit, particularly for the reds," he said.
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