Napa Valley rainy season off to a late start
The season’s first rain hit the valley yesterday with more rain expected tomorrow, but this shouldn’t adversely affect most vineyards since harvest is almost over. This year’s harvest came a little later than normal because of the unusually cool spring, summer, and fall weather. Many wineries were wrapping up the harvest this week. Early rainfall is feared each year around harvest time because it can be destructive to maturing grape clusters. Some Cabernet Sauvignon still remains on vine but it’s thick protective canopy of leaves and the drying effect of valley wind should protect it from moderate rain. It appears this year will be another good vintage for Napa Valley.
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