Vineyard: Sourced from a selection of premium sites across southern Margaret River, including our own estate vineyards—Calgardup Brook, Hazel’s, and Burnside—as well as trusted regional growers. Calgardup Brook brings mineral drive and aromatic lift from its schisty coastal soils, while Hazel’s Vineyard, our certified biodynamic site, adds structure and textural weight. Burnside contributes fruit intensity and finesse from its granite and ironstone gravel soils. Together, these sites offer a layered, regional expression of Margaret River Chardonnay, underpinned by our commitment to low-intervention farming and precision winemaking.
Vintage 2024 will be remembered as the earliest start of harvest at McHenry Hohnen. After good rainfalls during winter, our vines reacted to the excellent moisture levels in the ground and the warm spring conditions by developing healthy canopies earlier in the season. Summer was characterised by zero rainfalls and above-average diurnal temperatures. Veraison was anticipated across the different sites in 2-3 weeks. The Marri blossom was incredible in 2024, and with birds totally uninterested in our crops and no disease pressure, we were able to harvest pristine fruit. We experienced a very compressed white harvest, which kept our winery and vineyard teams extremely busy. The whites show expressive fruit profiles, with texture and generosity without compromising on freshness. Yields on the red varietals were lower than expected. However, the warm and dry weather created desirable conditions for our reds that showcase good structure, concentration, and vibrancy.
