Harvest Updates

Welcoming Harvest Interns from Around the World to Napa Valley!

Welcoming Harvest Interns from Around the World to Napa Valley!

We welcomed more than 125 Napa Valley #HarvestInterns to our annual kickoff party!    Representing cities and countries from around the world, with a strong showing from California and France, this next generation of wine professionals came together to connect, celebrate and toast the start of the 2026 vintage.   Over the coming weeks, they’ll Read the full article…

Chardonnay, Birds and the Road to Harvest 2026

Chardonnay, Birds and the Road to Harvest 2026

Harvest is underway in Napa Valley, but not every grape is ready just yet. This week, we’re checking in on Chardonnay in Carneros Gap with Jack Emerson, vineyard manager at John Anthony Vineyards, as it inches closer to harvest. Jack shares with us how he and his vineyard team protect the ripening fruit from birds Read the full article…

First Pick at Round Pond Kicks Off Harvest 2026!

First Pick at Round Pond Kicks Off Harvest 2026!

Round Pond Estate kicked off this year’s harvest with six and a half tons of Chardonnay from their Rutherford estate vineyard on Tuesday, July 21. Winemaker Jeff Plant says, “We are looking for the stars to align. We need acid, sugar and flavor to all be in sync at the exact same moment. Sparkling is Read the full article…

Prepping the Winery for Harvest

Prepping the Winery for Harvest

Harvest is just around the corner for OVID Napa Valley, and for General Manager and Head Winemaker Austin Peterson, it’s time to focus on preparing for the exciting weeks ahead. This means finishing blends and racking to barrel, making sure all the tanks are ready, checking all equipment, and lots and lots of meetings. “It’s Read the full article…

Small Berries, Big Flavor

Small Berries, Big Flavor

Chris Hyde, Owner and Manager of Hyde Vineyards Estate, gives us a quick vintage update from their Estate Pinot Noir vineyard in Los Carneros. While grapes vary in size within each cluster, Chris says the cooler vintage led to smaller berries and smaller clusters, which means we can expect a lot of fruity, beautiful flavor Read the full article…