Since its inaugural vintage in 1976, Seville Estate has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of Australia's premier wineries. A consistent recipient of widespread acclaim and numerous prestigious awards, both domestically and on the international stage, the winery's reputation stands as a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence.
The unfolding of the 2018 growing season unfolded in two distinct halves. The onset of winter and spring brought forth a cool embrace, accompanied by generous rainfall that endowed the soils with abundant moisture. Harnessing these favorable conditions, the vines flourished, giving rise to lush canopies and crop levels surpassing the norm as summer approached. However, the advent of high humidity days during the Christmas period necessitated heightened vigilance against heightened disease pressure.
Fortune favored the vintners as summer transitioned, ushering in a phase of above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation. This climatic shift persisted through mid-January and February, ushering in a convergence of ripening across all varieties at an accelerated pace. Consequently, a compressed vintage unfolded, marked by minimal intervals between the harvest of early and later ripening varietals.
Notably, Seville Estate's Chardonnay offerings, including the Blanc de Blancs, and their Riesling selections undergo a meticulous barrel fermentation process, embodying a distinctive approach to crafting these wines of distinction.