California Wine Harvest: An Epic Journey from Vine to Bottle
California is synonymous with wine, producing about 85% of all U.S. wine and ranking as the world’s fourth-largest wine producer. The state's diverse climates, terroirs, and innovative winemaking techniques have made it a hub for wine lovers globally. But have
7 Important Things to Know About Wine Harvest
Wine harvest, also known as the grape harvest or grape harvest season, is a critical and exciting time in the winemaking process. Here are seven essential things to know about wine harvest: Timing is Crucial For winemakers, harvest starts in the vineyard.
7 Wine Harvest Facts You Should Know
September is here and you know what that means - grape harvest! Of course, harvest can begin before this, especially with the 2022 summer heat. Either way, September is a busy month for wineries all over the Northern Hemisphere. Grapes
A Quick Guide to a California Wine Harvest
Everyone knows California to be America's biggest wine producer. Home to over half our country's AVAs (American Viticulture Areas,) you can only imagine there's a lot going on during harvest season. Grape growers and winemakers all over the state have
Italian Grapes 101: Negroamaro
Let's take a little trip to Puglia, Italy, shall we? This stunning region makes up Italy's heel. Apart from it being one of the most dreamy summer vacation destinations (who could resist such shimmering turquoise Mediterranean waters?) Puglia is also
Italian Grapes 101: Sangiovese
You can't talk about the noble grapes of Italy without mentioning Sangiovese. It is the grape behind some of the peninsula's most revered wines. Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Morellino di Scansano - these are all results of the
What Happens During Wine Harvest Season
Harvest is the busiest and most exciting time of the year at any winery. It's when all the magic happens. The grapes are picked and turned into seductively delicious wine. As much as that sounds simple, wine harvest season is