2012: Turrentine Weekly Harvest Update Wednesday, September 5^th

What’s happening in the vineyards as harvest progresses? The Turrentine Grape Team will be highlighting what they are hearing and seeing in the vineyards throughout California every week.

Interior:

• The Northern Interior whites have weight.  Yields above expectation.
• Southern Interior was affected by the extended period of heat, yields are average.

Central Coast:

• Despite some reports of Pinot Noir looking to be above expectation, some recently harvested vineyards are coming in at expectation in Santa Barbara County.
• Reports of harvest being 7-10 days earlier than anticipated for earlier ripening sites.
• Syrah and some Merlot appear to be not too far behind Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir.
• Monterey County Pinot Noir harvest around the corner, should be about average along with Chardonnay.

North Coast:

• Varietals currently being delivered are above expectations
• Reds are through veraison
• We have available grapes for sale for all varietals
• Sauvignon Blanc harvest in Napa is well under way with yields meeting expectations