Oxney Organic Estate

2024 Vintage Report

“Oxney did well. We harvested nearly 43 tonnes. A bit less than 2023 which was probably due to smaller bunch weights (some rain drops on those fragile flowers). Interestingly the sugars were low-ish but the maturity and phenolic ripeness were great! We took a chance and let the fruit hang for as long as our nerves could take it and the last day of picking was October 24th, the latest ever picking at Oxney. My highlight this year was the Pinot Noir in Knut, it has a deep and interesting flavour. We also found pockets of truly interesting aromatics in the Chardonnay in Isak. The Pinot Meunier same in trumps with its savoury profile. And now we’re busy cooking in the winery. This year we are pushing the low intervention regime further with a study on approaches to natural ferments and settling. The Chardonnay is fermenting in barrels, our standard approach, and the Pinots in stainless steel to retain the fruit profiles. In summary: 2024 was a ripe yet cold vintage perfect for sparkling wines.”

Harvest 2024