Fall weather arrives for Napa Valley grape growers
The end of summer is bringing cooler temperatures and slowing the pace of ripening in Napa Valley vineyards.
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The end of summer is bringing cooler temperatures and slowing the pace of ripening in Napa Valley vineyards.
Napa Valley growers picked some early-ripening reds this past week, but many don't expect the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest to pick up until October.
Sunny days and cool nights have growers optimistic about this year's Napa Valley grape harvest.
"Steady" is one of the watchwords this week as the Napa Valley wine grape harvest continues at an ambling, unhurried pace.
The lingering effects of a wet winter and a cool spring have Napa Valley grape growers anticipating the latest harvest in years.