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.

Central Coast

• Pinot Noir in Monterey is wrapping up and growers are pleased with the yields.
• Monterey County Chardonnay yields are looking average, so far.
• Cabernet harvest continues, yields are dependent on location. In general, picking out at expectation.

Interior

• Over the half way mark:  Picking Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Generic Reds.
• Yields are strong on Merlot.  Some Cabernet blocks are picking above expectations.

North Coast

• Cabernet Sauvignon has seen sporadic yields from shatter that occurred during bloom.  Very hit or miss on the yields so far.
• Pinot Noir and Chardonnay harvest is wrapping up in Sonoma County, yields have been above average.
• Harvest looks like we are going to end 1 to 3 weeks ahead of where we have finished in the past few years.
• Mendocino Chardonnay is about 75% picked out and is seeing above average yields.