Harvest Notes

SH Star: Napa Valley harvest report: Sauvignon Blanc coming in

SH Star: Napa Valley harvest report: Sauvignon Blanc coming in

The latest news from Jesse Duarte of the SH Star: “The recent mild weather provides slow, even ripening, which is a hallmark of our best vintages,” Bill Dyer reported from Diamond Mountain. “The July heat came when grape berries were small and hard, but as they soften up post-veraison, they are more susceptible to heat Read the full article…

Napa Valley harvest report: High hopes for 2024 crop

Napa Valley harvest report: High hopes for 2024 crop

Save for some Sauvignon Blanc and grapes for sparking wine, most of the 2024 vintage is still maturing in the Napa Valley’s vineyards. Growers in most of Napa County are still waiting on veraison, the stage in which red varietals change from green to red. With harvest still weeks away for reds, many growers are Read the full article…

CHANDON CALIFORNIA CALLS FIRST PICK

CHANDON CALIFORNIA CALLS FIRST PICK

2024 HARVEST REPORT: CHANDON CALIFORNIA CALLS FIRST PICK AND ANNOUNCES START TO NAPA VALLEY HARVEST Napa Sparkling Wine Harvest Begins ‘Right On Time,’ Winemaker Pauline Lhote Expects “An Outstanding, High Quality 2024 Crop” Following A Wet Winter and Warm Summer Napa Valley, August 7, 2024 – Chandon California officially announced the start of Napa’s wine Read the full article…