Double Magnum Vinedo Chadwick - Chile 2016 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Double Magnum Vinedo Chadwick - Chile 2016 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

The 2016 growing season set the stage for an outstanding vintage for Viñedo Chadwick. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 A considerably cool beginning of spring marked its trend, resulting in a long hanging time that blessed us with perfectly ripened fruit, purely preserved flavors and above all, the balance and finesse that distinguishes Viñedo Chadwick. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 July arrived gracefully ending the dry spell experienced during the beginning of winter. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 The rains extended until late in the season in November, nicely replenishing our soils throughout the growing season. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 The rains were accompanied by cool temperatures, resulting in a spring that reached a heat summation that was 2% cooler than historical averages. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 Bud break arrived on the 28th September, one week later than the previous vintage. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 This was followed by a heat summation that was 33% lower than our recorded averages in October. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 The canopy developed gradually until temperatures started to pick up towards the end of November, turning into warmer weather that ensured a healthy flowering and fruit set. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 We were blessed with a marginally warmer than average at the beginning of summer, prompting veraison to arrive as usual during the third week of January. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 The uneven flowering rebounded in a long veraison period. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 Nevertheless, a perfect Alto Maipo summer with a classic weather pattern, allowed for a long and steady hang time necessary for perfectly ripened grapes to develop. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 Towards the end of the season, the grapes steadily accumulated sugar, reaching maturity with excellent balance, low alcohol levels and refreshing acidity. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 Due to the cool characteristics of the beginning of the season, the picking dates were 16 days later than the warm 2015, beginning on the 5th of April until the 13th. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 Our very precise picking timing allowed us to have all our fruit safely in the cellar just before the heavy rains arrived during the last fortnight of April, with unbelievable records of 123 mm. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056