26/09/2026
🌱 Vineyard Facts: What is Budburst?
Budburst is the official start of the new grape-growing season! 🍇
During the chilly Tasmanian winter, grapevines go into a deep sleep called dormancy. As the spring sun warms the soil in the Huon Valley, the vines wake up and sap begins to flow.
Soon after, the small, fuzzy buds on the vine canes swell and burst open. Out come the first tiny, vibrant green leaves of the new vintage.
Because these tender new shoots are very delicate, our vineyard team monitors the weather closely to protect them from crisp spring frosts.
Next time you visit our cellar door, take a close look at the rows to see the very beginning of our next vintage!