Heslop 2026 Sangiovese Zinfandel Rosé

Vintage Conditions

Another warm winter and early budburst; this year we were lucky to miss out on the frost in September. Combined with a mostly dry harvest, this made for an early, quick and intense vintage. We started picking on 2nd February and were done with table wines by the end of the month. Whereas in previous years, harvest started mid-February and lasted for 6 to 8 weeks. The heat inflated the sugar levels and therefore the potential alcohols, requiring careful use of irrigation and patience to achieve the right balance. Despite the challenges, we are extremely excited about the flavour and quality of the wines from 2026.