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“Vines, Views & Vibes: Harvest” with Chef-Vintner Dustin Valette at Roof 106

Chef-Vintner Dustin Valette Celebrates Harvest Season on Healdsburg’s Plaza with an Afternoon of Wine, Rooftop Bites and Live Music Benefiting the V Foundation October 15, 2026 — On Sunday, October [...]

Oregon Wine Board Launches Statewide Oregon Vineyard Atlas Project

New initiative will chart all Oregon vineyard land into a free, interactive 3D atlas, launching summer 2027 October 15, 2026 (Portland, OR) — The Oregon Wine Board (OWB) has launched a [...]

Sicily, Land of Unmatched Hospitality, Is the International Wine Region of the Year

Sicily has a winemaking tradition spanning at least 27 centuries and 17 civilizations, and its wines have never been better. The post Sicily, Land of Unmatched Hospitality, Is the International Wine Region of the Year appeared first on Wine Enthusiast .

Everyone Is Freaking Out About El Niño—Except California Winemakers

They all love rain, and an early harvest means vintners are better prepared for a wet winter than ever. The post Everyone Is Freaking Out About El Niño—Except California Winemakers appeared first on Wine Enthusiast .

Niagara wine industry divided as harvest begins

Niagara wine industry divided as harvest begins

Record early harvest in Champagne: visit to Thomas Cheurlin in Côte des Bar

We arrived in Côte des Bar, Champagne’s southernmost sub region, on August 25 and assumed the harvest would be in full swing. (Read more on Côte des Bar and Champagne Vaucelle in this BKWine Magazine article.) But no, it had just finished. “It was a very…

California wine label shuts down tasting room, sells off inventory after 20-year run: ‘Pulled the trigger’

California wine label shuts down tasting room, sells off inventory after 20-year run: ‘Pulled the trigger’

German wine harvest expected to be smallest since 2010

German wine harvest expected to be smallest since 2010

Why Great Wine Is Made in the Vineyard | Round Pond Estate | Harvest 2026 Ep. 3

In Episode 3 of The Journey of the Grape: Harvest 2026, we head to Round Pond Estate in Rutherford, Napa Valley, to see why truly great wine starts long befo...

The Oldest Premium Winery in California Was Started by a Count

In the 1850s, a flamboyant Hungarian immigrant arrived in Sonoma, bought hundreds of acres, and started calling himself the Count of Buena Vista. He also set out to prove California could make world-class wine. Agoston Haraszthy’s winery is still pouring…

Caiarossa Harvest 2026: Soil Stewardhip and Vineyard Precision in the Face of Climate Extremes

In Riparbella, on the Tuscan coast, careful soil management and parcel-by-parcel vineyard work continue to guide the estate’s approach October 12, 2026 (Riparbella, Italy) — Learning how to manage seasons [...]

E104 Matt Heil Vineyard Update pt 2 | Joe Wagner

Harvest started in JULY?! And apparently, the robots are coming for the vineyards... and maybe a few other things. Our resident vineyard mastermind Matt ...

Tenuta Luce Concludes the 2026 Harvest in Montalcino

Tenuta Luce reflects on the growing season in Montalcino and shares its first impressions of the wines October 9, 2026 (Montalcino, Italy) — The 2026 harvest has come to a [...]

Grape Escapes: The Deep(est) Dive on 2026 Harvest

Grape Escapes: The Deep(est) Dive on 2026 Harvest

Afternoon Brief, October 9

Small Harvest a Blessing for California Wine: Another small harvest is just the shot in the arm an ailing wine industry needs...

End of winegrape harvest cultivates memories from the vineyard

Kevin Merrill: I was reminded me of how lucky and blessed we were to have the kids grow up on the vineyard and then go on and continue to be

The Journey of the Grape | Gloria Ferrer | Harvest 2026 Ep. 1

Harvest is where the story of wine really begins.In Episode 1 of our Harvest 2026 documentary series, I visit Gloria Ferrer and spend time with Kyle Altomare...

Ornellaia’s 2026 Harvest: An Exercise in Listening to the Vines

October 7, 2026 (Bolgheri, Italy) — Early and surprising: the 2026 harvest at Ornellaia was an exercise in balance, shaped by the ability of both the vines and people to [...]

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Historic lows expected for French wine harvest after record summer heatwaves

Historic lows expected for French wine harvest after record summer heatwaves

When Do You Know It’s Time to Pick? | Benovia Winery | Harvest 2026 Ep. 2

When do you know it’s time to pick the grapes?According to Benovia winemaker Adolfo Hernandez, it’s a little like knowing when to go in for a first kiss.Ther...

French wine industry facing historic low harvest after extreme summer heat

This year’s harvest expected to be down 2% on mediocre yield in 2025, when production was lowest in nearly 70 years France’s wine industry is facing a historic low harvest after the country was hit by a series of summer heatwaves. At about 35m hectolitres…

Alkina Wine Estate purchases Eden Valley vineyard ‘Trial Hill’

Alkina Wine Estate has purchased the historic Trial Hill vineyard in Eden Valley, South Australia, from Barossa vigneron Joel Mattschoss. The isolated, elevated property spans 24 hectares, with approximately eight hectares currently planted to Grenache…

The Three Costs of AI: Hard Costs, Opportunity Cost, and Environmental

AI is becoming part of the everyday DTC toolkit. How can wineries – and those that support the wine industry –  use it thoughtfully while understanding its

Temecula Valley’s 2026 Harvest Came in Like a Wrecking Ball

An unusually early, compressed harvest kept Temecula Valley winemakers on their toes, but promising fruit and standout varieties are giving them plenty to be excited about. No two harvests are ever exactly alike, but in Temecula Valley, the 2026 vintage…

Black Estate: Biodynamic wine, North Canterbury and the future of chardonnay

What happens when a love of wine turns into three vineyards, a restaurant and an entirely new way of thinking about the land?In this episode of the Halliday ...

Durant Celebrates the Season’s First Olive Oil at the 17th Annual Olio Nuovo Festival

November festivities to feature olive mill tours, seasonal meals, tastings, Food & Wine Pavilion, and chef demonstrations October 5, 2026 (Dayton, OR) — As Oregon’s olive harvest gets underway, Durant [...]

These indigenous-owned wineries in California add extra layers to the idea of 'terroir'

Deeper connections to the land...

Bottle360 Combines Technology, Service, and Simplicity in an All-in-One Winery Platform

For many wineries, selecting a direct-to-consumer platform means balancing functionality, integrations, customer support, and cost. According to Katherine Adams, CEO of Bottle360, those are exactly the challenges that inspired the company to enter the wine…

Wine and the Inventory of Captain Obvious

Some truths don’t need discussion, except when they come with corollaries.

Sonoma County Tourism’s Annual Meeting Encouraged Visitor-Facing Local Businesses to Face Headwinds Through Transformation

Annual Meeting connected changes in wine travel, technology and the economy to practical steps for reaching visitors October 2, 2026 (Santa Rosa, CA) — Sonoma County Tourism announced today a [...]

The Family Behind Alta Colina • Regenerative Winegrowing in Paso Robles • Wine Bros Uncorked

What happens when a former engineer gets bitten by the wine bug, buys 130 acres in Paso Robles, and eventually brings his daughter into the business?We head ...

Afternoon Brief, October 1

California 2026 Vintage Preview: An Early Harvest Shows Promise Across the State: California vintners greeted the early 2026 harvest with enthusiasm for the wines taking shape in their cellars, with vineyards up and down the state reporting running several…

330: Human-Robot Collaboration for Precision Agriculture

330: Human-Robot Collaboration for Precision Agriculture Imagine one vineyard machine that can prune, harvest, monitor vine health, and help guide irrigation decisions throughout the season. Manoj Karkee, the...

E104 Matt Heil Vineyard Update | Joe Wagner

Harvest started in JULY?! And apparently, the robots are coming for the vineyards... and maybe a few other things. Our resident vineyard mastermind Matt ...

California 2026 Vintage Preview: an Early Harvest Shows Promise Across the State

Lighter yields show promising flavor concentration and freshness October 1, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — California vintners greeted the early 2026 harvest with enthusiasm for the wines taking shape in their [...]

Exploring speciality coffee and its parallels with fine wine: a visit to Fazenda Mió in Brazil to catch the harvest

There are many parallels between speciality coffee and wine, and that’s one of the reasons I was really excited about

Ask a Wine Pro: What Is Pink Chardonnay?

Grown in almost every major winemaking region, there are over 520,000 acres of Chardonnay vines planted around the world. The versatile white grape is notorious for its somewhat divisive nature, with expressions ranging from rich and buttery to fresh and…

Limerick Lane Cellars Marks 40th Harvest at Historic Russian River Valley Estate

Four decades after its first vintage, the Healdsburg winery continues to champion old-vine Zinfandel and Rhône varietals from vines planted in 1910 September 30, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — Limerick Lane [...]

Worker Accused of Starting the Pickett Fire Pleads Not Guilty

Juan Luis Gutierrez Marfil, 45, of Napa, has pleaded not guilty in Napa County Superior Court to a felony charge of recklessly causing the August 2025 Pickett Fire, which burned 6,820 acres and a residence on and around a Pickett Road property owned by…

Ask a Wine Pro: What Is Pink Chardonnay?

Grown in almost every major winemaking region, there are over 520,000 acres of Chardonnay vines planted around the world. The versatile white grape is notorious for its somewhat divisive nature, with expressions ranging from rich and buttery to fresh and…

Collector's Guide: Australia

Fine wine from the land down under...

Opolo’s Legendary “Harvest Festival Dinner & Grape Stomp” Returns on October 16

Paso Robles Bash Includes Grape Stomping, Live Balkan Music, Dancing, Dinner and Sunset Vineyard Views September 29, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Opolo Vineyards once again welcomes guests to its [...]

Visit Napa Valley 2026 Destination Symposium Highlights Tourism’s Role as an Economic Driver

September 28, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Visit Napa Valley, the official destination marketing and management organization for Napa County, hosted its annual Destination Symposium on September 24, 2026, convening [...]

Paso Robles Celebrates the 2026 Harvest During Harvest Wine Month in October

Experience Harvest Through Wine, Food, Music, and Special Events September 28, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Paso Robles Wine Country invites wine lovers to experience the energy of harvest during [...]

The Rewards and Costs of Wine Writing Freedom

Plus – A preview of upcoming releases from Echolands and a crazy Wine of the Week

Voices from the Wine Regions on the 2026 Grape Harvest

From Lombardy to Sicily, passing through Piedmont and Umbria, early assessments of the 2026 harvest point to strong quality prospects, while more definitive data on volumes are still awaited September [...]

McManis Family Vineyards puts 3,500 acres up for sale as Canada’s boycott costs the US wine industry $357 million

McManis Family Vineyards puts 3,500 acres up for sale as Canada's boycott costs the US wine industry $357 million

Cyril Chappellet: The Napa Valley Winery That Will Not Sell

Offers to buy Chappellet? The family has said no, and CEO Cyril Chappellet explains why the land is worth more than the income it earns.Cyril Chappellet, CEO...

Alexander Valley Wine Week Is Underway with Harvest Experiences, Vintner Pourings and Insider Access to Sonoma County Wine Country

Wine Week continues through September 27 with special winery experiences and Vintner Pourings throughout the Healdsburg area. September 22, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — Alexander Valley Wine Week is officially underway, [...]

Ivan Enjingi: Croatia’s Organic Pioneer on Fighting the System, Building a Cellar Under Fire, and the Promise of Graševina

In the hills above the village of Vetovo, in the Kutjevo district of Slavonia in eastern Croatia, Ivan Enjingi has been making wine since 1957. He started with 2,000 vines. Today he farms 60 hectares and more than 500,000 vines, and keeps a herd of 250 to 300…

Two Beacons Vineyard Reports Record Harvest

September 22, 2026 — Award-winning Herefordshire vineyard Two Beacons Vineyard has reported a record harvest by volume, as pickers continue to harvest by hand this week. This year’s hot season [...]

Ep 184 What Wine Country Makes Possible – Corey Jordan of AMSTRDM & LIBRETTO

Where Wine Takes You, Episode Highlights It’s harvest in Paso Robles, which means winemakers are moving fast, sleep is negotiable, and sitting still is not exactly the seasonal specialty. So this week, Adam follows the ripple effect of wine country in a…

sp#18 – tommy grimshaw: the philosophy of winemaking and friendship

the first of a couple of episodes over the english wine harvest, chatting to some of the best winemakers in the country. firstly we catch up with, perhaps a ...

Jackson Family Wines Achieves Regenerative Organic Certified® Status for It’s Napa Valley Estate Vineyards

With approximately 663 acres certified, Jackson Family Wines is the largest ROC grower in Napa Valley September 21, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — With harvest underway, Jackson Family Wines announces [...]

Video: Vintage time at Hundred Hills, making the Rosé de Saignée cuvée

It’s the penultimate day of harvest at Oxfordshire winery Hundred Hills. They are picking Pinot Noir for the famed Rosé

The return of harvest in Pompeii, a new beginning for the story of humanity thanks to wine

The return of harvest in Pompeii, a new beginning for the story of humanity thanks to wine

Outshinery Study Finds the Wine That Costs Three Times More Gets the Same Photograph

The study measured 189 wine storefronts and 11,111 wines in September 2026, and found 82% of wine listings carry exactly one photograph. VANCOUVER, BC, September 17, 2026 – Outshinery has published [...]

Harvest at its midpoint: is 2026 really early in Paso Robles, or is it just Grenache?

If we haven't already, we're about to hit the midpoint of the 2026 harvest. The story of the vintage is becoming clearer: yields on some grapes are down dramatically and ripening faster than usual, while the grapes that are seeing more normal yields are…

Harvest 2026: Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato Call for a National Debate on the Future of the Wine Sector

September 15, 2026 (Costigliole d’Asti, Italy) — The 2026 harvest in the territory of the Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato has begun with encouraging signs. Vineyards have responded [...]

Champagne 2026: An Exceptional Harvest with the Potential for Outstanding Wines

September 15, 2026 (Épernay) — Following a growing season and harvest of unprecedented earliness, Champagne is presenting a highly encouraging first assessment of the 2026 crop. Despite exceptional climatic conditions [...]

Grüner Veltliner & the Wachau: Rudi Pichler Makes Wine on the Rocks

Rudi Pichler cut 70% of his own harvest on purpose the year his twins were born, to save enough fruit for a wine they wouldn't taste for thirty years.Rudi an...

Afternoon Brief, September 14

Wine Economist Mike Veseth to Keynote 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium: As the wine industry navigates changing consumer demand, shifting global markets and continued economic pressures, Mike Veseth will take the stage as keynote speaker at the 2027…

Wine Economist Mike Veseth to Keynote 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

September 14, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — As the wine industry navigates changing consumer demand, shifting global markets and continued economic pressures, Mike Veseth will take the stage as keynote speaker [...]

Ep 183 Building Small, Thinking Big: New Chapters – Featuring Landsby Wines | Villa San Juliette

Where Wine Takes You, Episode Highlights Harvest is moving quickly in Paso Robles, after two brutally hot days, calendars are becoming suggestions, and this week we’re making room for two very different conversations about what happens when you finally get…

How to Take Over an Existing Wine Program

Wine and beverage directors offer their tips for stepping into an established wine program, from auditing inventory to making changes without creating waste

Champagne harvest: Region anticipates ‘outstanding quality’ despite drastic yield drop

Trade body Comité Champagne (or CIVC) has detailed its assessment of the grape harvest in the famous region.

Trump alcohol ban may have limited impact on B.C. wine industry; brewers say aluminum costs a bigger concern

Trump alcohol ban may have limited impact on B.C. wine industry; brewers say aluminum costs a bigger concern

Cantina Rauscedo: The 2026 Harvest Begins

Early harvesting confirms an encouraging outlook: vineyards in excellent vegetative and productive condition, high grape quality, and favorable prospects for the new vintage September 10, 20206 (Rauscedo, Italy) — The [...]

Cavazza: Early 2026 Harvest, Characterised by Early Ripening and Freshness

At the Montebello Vicentino (Venetian) winery, the harvest is underway, with the grapes’ development being closely monitored. High temperatures and a lack of rainfall have brought the harvest forward, requiring [...]

2026 Harvest: Domaine Combier Delivers an Outstanding Vintage in Crozes-Hermitage

September 9, 2026 (Pont d’Isѐre, France) — The 2026 harvest has just come to an end this week at Domaine Combier. Having begun on August 20, the harvest concludes on [...]

Afternoon Brief, September 8

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 TRENDING STORY Early North Coast Grape Harvest Collides with Higher CostsAn unusually early and light wine grape harvest is moving quickly across California’s North Coast, but the [...]

Vineyard Sampling: Getting a Representative Sample

Harvest is here, and getting a representative vineyard sample is one of the first steps toward making informed harvest decisions.Every winemaker has a favorite

DAOU Vineyards Celebrates California Wine Month with Winery-Exclusive Cabernet Experiences

The Paso Robles estate invites guests to experience the limited 2022 Three Sisters Cabernet Sauvignon and a rare Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon vertical this harvest season. September 8, 2026 (Paso Robles, [...]

French winemakers forecast 30-year low harvest after severe drought and heat

Estimates suggest drop in production with vineyards also concerned ‘smoke taint’ from wildfires may affect quality French vineyards hit by severe drought and heatwaves are expected to report a 30-year low in wine production after the country’s hottest ever…

Schloss Wachenheim FY sales, profits miss expectations

Schloss Wachenheim is set to see its annual sales inch up year-on-year – but land below the Germany-based sparkling-wine group’s forecast.

I Bought 12 Bottles After One Sip of This $28 Wine

What if your new favourite Australian wine came from a region you have never heard of and cost less than $30?Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos San...

Frank Leeds in Napa Valley dry-farmed 250 acres of wine grapes for 25 years without irrigation; each Napa

Frank Leeds in Napa Valley dry-farmed 250 acres of wine grapes for 25 years without irrigation; each Napa

A Historic and Extraordinary Harvest for Champagne Barons de Rothschild

September 4, 2026 — The 2026 harvest was marked by exceptional earliness and excellent maturity balance, and will long be remembered. For the first time in its history, Champagne Barons [...]

Wine Distributor Stephen Burton Gets Prison Term in Rare Vintage Scam

The founder of a London wine-distribution business was sentenced in the US to six years in prison for orchestrating a scam that cost investors almost $100 million and was based on bottles of rare vintages that didn’t exist.

Winery Compliance: Payroll, HR and Labor Law Essentials

Key TakeawaysA winery is legally two businesses at once: an agricultural employer and a licensed wine producer, and most HR platforms are only built to handle o

Ventiventi: Red Wines Are Changing and Emilia Is Part of the Conversation

In Emilia, a land widely recognized for its sparkling wines, Ventiventi gives Ancellotta a central role in a still red that reflects the shift towards fresher, more precise and more [...]

These Wineries Are Just as Serious About ‘Merroir’ as They Are Terroir

In places like the Chesapeake Bay, winemakers and seafood purveyors are bridging the gap between land and water in pursuit of a common goal. The post These Wineries Are Just as Serious About ‘Merroir’ as They Are Terroir appeared first on Wine Enthusiast .

As Climate Change Shifts Harvest Earlier, Winemakers Face a New Set of Challenges Beyond the Vineyard

Along with high temperatures, wine regions around the world reported new records for early grape harvests this summer. For some, it was weeks ahead of the traditional fall schedule, for others it was months in advance. In the heart of the Roussillon in…

As Climate Change Shifts Harvest Earlier, Winemakers Face a New Set of Challenges Beyond the Vineyard

Along with high temperatures, wine regions around the world reported new records for early grape harvests this summer. For some, it was weeks ahead of the traditional fall schedule, for others it was months in advance. In the heart of the Roussillon in…

Gallery: in the Mosel, just before harvest

The Mosel is a stunning wine region. I was filming here in September 2024, just before harvest, and these are