The main characteristics of this season were an early harvest, low rainfall, and a slight risk of disease and pests. It began with a frost-free winter with little rain and average low temperatures that were rather warm for the period. The spring was then quite mild, despite the temperature dropping below 0°C on two occasions.

Finally, the summer was hot with maximum temperatures of over 37°C. As a result of these characteristics, the harvest was 13 days earlier than the previous season, taking place from 12 to 24 February.

The beginning of the season was dryer than usual, requiring early irrigation and close monitoring of the vines. A standard spring without frost allowed bud break to go smoothly. The biggest challenge this season were the extremely high temperatures of late January and early February (with a peak of 40.6º C). Consequently, the harvest was carried out 9 days earlier compared to the previous season to preserve the balance of the grapes between great aromatic expression and acidity levels.

The winter had abundant precipitation (450 mm equivalent to 80% of the total annual rainfall) and mild temperatures. Spring brought the rains (90 mm approximately) that gave the soil sufficient water to kick off the growing season, it started under very favorable conditions due to a lack of spring frosts.

Summer arrived with high temperatures in December, very much like the previous year, but better, as no extreme temperatures occurred between January and March, the mild weather helped grapes to ripen very slowly. In addition, the lack of rain allowed the technical team to wait for the right time to harvest.

The harvest started on March 5th and finished on March 29th.

This season started with winter rains (approximately 250 mm) well below the annual average, which forced us to start irrigating earlier than usual. Temperatures remained fairly normal during the early part of the growth season, with the bud break unaffected by frosts.
Temperatures were unusually high from the end of the winter until the harvest. Average maximum temperatures above 30ºC totaled 330 hours between September and April, significantly higher than the annual average of 200 hours. Due to the high temperatures, the harvest started 20 days earlier than the previous year. The combination of warm weather, good irrigation management, load adjustment, and balanced fertilization resulted in grapes of excellent health and quality.

The winter started with near-normal precipitation and was followed by a rainy, rather cold spring free of frost. Temperatures remained on the low side in summer, particularly in January, resulting in slow ripening. Unusually heavy rain occurred during the harvest; however, appropriate strategy and pre-harvest management enabled good quality grapes to be obtained.

The growth season for the 2015 vintage was characterized by a spring with cold nights and warmer days, unlike the preceding year, when the lack of winter rain produced rather unusual climate conditions. The result was a Chardonnay of outstanding concentration made from grapes that had ripened to perfection thanks to the optimal temperature oscillation during their development. The absence of frosts enabled production in just the right measure to maintain a good balance between growth and ripeness.

The winter was dry and the spring brought severe frosts –the harshest in recent years – which affected the buds that had already broken and those still in the wood, particularly the Chardonnay. Summer arrived relatively early. Between December and March, temperatures rose to over 34°C, with lows averaging 5°C, a substantial temperature differential that favored optimal ripening.

As a result of the climate, the onset of bud-break was delayed, pushing harvest dates back by 2 to 3 weeks compared to a normal year.

Bunch and grape size were noticeably smaller than in previous vintages; however, concentration was higher, which resulted in grapes of outstanding quality.

The winter was relatively dry, but fortunately there was enough rain in December, at the beginning of the ripening period, to provide the necessary coolness.
Leaf removal operations then enabled the yield to be controlled, and the grapes were able to fully ripen and express all of their potential.
The grapes were picked early and the harvests took place in excellent conditions between 11 and 15 March.

Weather conditions were very favourable in 2012.
The valleys where our Chardonnay is grown had an adequate amount of rain and moderate temperatures that ensured excellent growth. 
The harvest took place in good conditions, resulting in a balanced Chardonnay with good acidity, and very satisfactory flavour intensity and structure.

The harvests started in early March in Colchagua, and then in the Colchagua Andes, finishing in April in the Casablanca Valley.

The early days of the season brought low temperatures, rain, and a spring free of frost. Summer and fall temperatures were relatively low, which led to the grapes ripening slowly, resulting in excellent quality.

The vineyard year began with a moderate winter, both in terms of temperature and rainfall. Nevertheless, during most of the spring, temperatures remained fairly low, which meant lower yields, but very good quality grapes.

A year to be remembered for its very cold winter and dry spring. However, the grapes managed to attain excellent quality and very well balanced ripeness by the harvest.