11/03/2026
We harvested the Jim's Picnic Riesling 2026 last weekend on another beautiful morning in the Canberra District.
Vintage 2026 is ticking along at a gentle, even pace, much like our ferments, including the Shoreline Rosé in tank and the Tiger Tiger Chardonnay in barrel. "Recent rain has slightly extended the ripening season," Alex says, "but the past few days of warmth and sun are coaxing our reds along to full phenolic ripeness.
"Overall, it's a vintage in which we're seeing lower yields, but great concentration of flavour and typicity in the wines so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing the essence of this vintage fully reveal itself over the next few weeks."