Spring Arrives in the Yarra Valley Vineyard
Winter has finally ended, and spring is arriving across the Yarra Valley. At Helen & Joey Estate, the vineyard is beginning to wake after the colder months.
During spring, the vines push out fresh green shoots as the growing season begins. After resting through winter, the vineyard quickly becomes greener and more vibrant. This stage, often called budburst, marks one of the most exciting periods in the Yarra Valley vineyard calendar.
The young shoots now stretch across the canopy, bringing new energy and colour to the estate. As temperatures rise, the vineyard continues moving towards another growing season in the Yarra Valley wine region.
Bottling the 2015 Wines
The winery team has spent the past month preparing wines for release. Recent work has focused on filtering and bottling several 2015 wines, including the 2015 Inara white wines and Rosé.
We will officially release these wines on 1 October alongside the 2014 Inara and Alena red wines.
Spring Activity in the Winery
Spring also brings important work inside the winery. During this period, the team checks free sulphur dioxide levels across all wines to help protect freshness, stability and quality.
These seasonal tasks help prepare the winery for the months ahead while ensuring every wine continues to develop correctly before release.
Looking Ahead to Vintage 2016
As spring continues across the Yarra Valley, attention now turns towards Vintage 2016. The vineyard has entered a new growing season, and excitement is already building around the winery.
With warmer weather arriving and fresh growth appearing throughout the vineyard, another Yarra Valley vintage is officially underway.
