Harvest Report
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Has a heatwave dented the California 2017 harvest?William Kelley speaks to the winemakers to find out...
By William Kelley Last updated
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First grapes picked in Napa 2016 wine harvestExpectations running high as first picking begins...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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South Africa’s 2019 wine harvest is smallest for 14 yearsBut there are reports of promising quality in several regions....
By Chris Mercer Published
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Anson: Bordeaux’s worst frost since 1991 – What now?Jane Anson investigates the damage...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Anson: Bordeaux counts cost of frost for 2017 vintageBordeaux's frostbite injury list...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Are we facing a shortage of wine?See both sides of the debate as to whether it's becoming harder to obtain certain wines, as featured in our 'burning question' in the Decanter January 2014 issue...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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What is green harvesting? Ask DecanterAnd why is it important?...
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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South Africa Cape Winelands fire threatens vineyardsFirefighters in South Africa have been battling a fierce Cape Winelands fire that has threatened vineyards in the run-up to harvest...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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White Burgundy 2011 vintage report: Jeannie Cho Lee MWAfter an erratic spring and summer, and an especially early harvest, there were concerns that the 2011 vintage would be too light. Were those fears realised? Jeannie Cho Lee MW reports
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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English wine producers salute ‘quality’ vintageThe English wine harvest has started in summer-like temperatures – and producers are delighted with the quality of the crop.
By Adam Lechmere Last updated
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English wine harvest ‘not looking good’, say winemakersAs England continues to suffer the wettest early summer since records began, winemakers are beginning to wonder if they are going to have any grapes to harvest at all.
By Adam Lechmere Last updated
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English winemakers pray for Indian summerThe English grape harvest will be about two weeks later and smaller than normal – with winemakers hoping for a fine September to save the vintage.
By Adam Lechmere Last updated
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Central London winery to make English wineLondon Cru, the winery in the heart of the UK capital, is to make its first English wine from the 2014 vintage after being impressed with the quality of this year's harvest.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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English winemakers hail ‘exquisite’ 2014 vintageEnglish wine producers are hailing 2014 as a year to remember after a warm, dry September produced one of the earliest harvests in recent times.
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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UK wine production hit record highs in 2014UK winemakers are toasting a bumper 2014 harvest as production continues to grow, with the country’s vineyard area more than doubling in the last seven years.
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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‘Ideal’ conditions for English wine as 2018 harvest beginsCould 2018 be the best English wine vintage to date?...
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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UK winemakers face storage challenge for 2018 harvestThe challenge of high yields...
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Wine harvest quiz – Test your knowledgeWould you know when to pick?...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Burgundy 2011: ‘Good but not great’, say vignerons as harvest beginsA few properties in Burgundy began harvesting on Monday, but most will begin tomorrow, as vignerons predict a 'good but not great' year.
By Panos Kakaviatos Last updated
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Burgundy faces supply squeeze after hail-damaged 2013 harvestBurgundy wine prices may have to rise due to violent hailstorms hitting the region's vineyards for a second year running, and leaving producers seeking government aid.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Sauternes 2018: No Guiraud and a nerve-shredding harvestGuiraud grapes hit by hail and noble rot leaves it late...
By Panos Kakaviatos Published
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Prosecco harvest begins as Italy expects resurgence in 2018Prosecco makers upbeat as Italy and France go head-to-head...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Champagne and Alsace follow Germany with early 2018 harvestPicking to begin in Champagne...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Burgundy 2009
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Alsace 2015 vintage set to be a ‘bulldozer’By Panos Kakaviatos Last updated
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Top five harvest festivals in South AmericaBy Amanda Barnes MW Published
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California 2017 harvest size by grape varietyThe top varieties based on newly released 2017 harvest figures...
By Chris Mercer Published
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French wine harvest 2017 set for ‘historic low’ after frostBuy your favourite French wine while you can...
By Yohan Castaing Last updated
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Bordeaux 2017 harvest: Picking begins in weather-hit vintageJane Anson reports on the latest from the harvest...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Jefford on Monday: Talent under the coshCareer-threatening hailstorms and identity in Beaujolais...
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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Loire 2017 harvest shows mixed fortunes after frostRead Jim Budd's early report on Loire 2017...
By Jim Budd Published
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Last-minute French wine harvest holiday ideasDream of picking grapes...?
By Ellie Douglas Published