Vintage Weather
2006 across the wine world
Every region on record for 2006, read the same way: temperature, rain, harvest timing, and the events that shaped the season.
A mild season and lower yields produced intense, refined reds across South Australia.
Harvested autumn 2006
A hot start turned cool and wet, forcing severe selection into a slow-aging year.
Hot July, wet rotten August, then a warm September made a highly variable year.
High sugar and low acid made 2006 broad, generous, and best enjoyed young.
A hailstorm hit some vines, but balanced weather gave soft, fresh wines.
Late rains triggered rampant botrytis, forcing an early harvest of stunning sweet wines.
Extreme July heat and a cool August built powerful, structured wine.
Deep spring moisture and a balanced summer produced a classic vintage.
A wet start, August heat, and scattered hail made a fresh, supple year.
A wet spring and July heat wave made a grower's challenge and a late harvest.
A warm, dry year with a big crop that gave rich wines and high alcohols.
A cool wet spring, July heat spike, and October rains made a demanding year.
A hot, dry summer and a cooling September let flavor catch up to sugar.