Harvest Report
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California 2014 Vintage GuideAn early harvest produced a below-average crop of charming, supple and dark-fruited wines with refined tannins and juicy acidity; the best Pinot Noir vintage for over a decade...
By William Kelley Last updated
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Languedoc hit by worst floods in 60 yearsTwo months of rainfall in just three hours has caused extreme flooding in France's Languedoc region, prompting concerns about damage to vineyards during the 2014 harvest.
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Hail ravages vineyards in Languedoc-RoussillonViolent hailstorms have damaged thousands of hectares of vines in France's Languedoc-Roussillon, only weeks after winemakers in Burgundy and Bordeaux suffered similar deluges.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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The new Rueda Verdejo has arrived! Be the first to savor the 2013 harvesta Decanter.com promotion
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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La Lagune co-owner Caroline Frey buys Swiss vineyardBy Yohan Castaing Last updated
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Burgundy hit by ‘worst frost since 1981’Worst frost in 30 years may hit 2016 harvest.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Anson: Bordeaux 2015 behind the scenes – part twoBy Jane Anson Last updated
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Bordeaux 2015: White wine harvest to start next weekBy Jane Anson Last updated
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Mixed conditions for Bordeaux red harvestBy Jane Anson Last updated
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Olivier Bernard to harvest Bordeaux ’s oldest vine(s)Olivier Bernard, owner of Domaine de Chevalier and Domaine de la Solitude in Pessac Léognan, is to harvest Bordeaux ’s oldest vines.
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Europe’s 2015 wine harvest: On the verge of greatness?By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Argentina wine trends: what will we be drinking in 2016?By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Decanter Bordeaux reader weekend 01-04 Oct 15By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Animals eating wine grapes: Five most wantedBy Hannah Seaton Last updated
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Burgundy 2014: September heatwave set to save vintageBy Decanter Staff Last updated
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The 2009 Beaujolais harvest
Interview with Thomas Henriot of Chateau Poncie, the new Beaujolais domaine of Bouchare Pere et Fils
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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200 Beaujolais properties ‘to close’ says French mediaUp to 200 Beaujolais producers may have to close down because of the exceptionally low-yielding harvest last year.
By Panos Kakaviatos Last updated
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Barolo crop mostly lost while Chianti watches the weather
Producers of Italy's premium red wine Barolo are facing a ruined harvest this year, while in Chianti the winemakers are crossing their fingers and hoping for the best.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Bordeaux: Semillon harvest begins, Merlot next week
As the sunshine continues in Bordeaux, the Semillon harvest in Pessac Leognan is underway - around 10 days later than average.
By Jane Anson Last updated
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2011 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon
A wet June and October led to delayed ripening, much rot and a late harvest. But, it was by no means disastrous.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Bordeaux 2013: Medoc chateaux lifted by Cabernet harvestSeveral Medoc wine chateaux are upbeat on the state of their 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon harvest, as picking draws to a close earlier than expected.
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Cabernet rises to fore in record Washington grape crushWineries in Washington state saw a record grape harvest in 2013, with Cabernet Sauvignon the most popular variety, offering more evidence of the wine region's rise to prominence.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Bordeaux 2013: Chateaux forced to chaptalise in toughest vintage for yearsBy Jane Anson Last updated
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Bordeaux 2014: Chateaux set for harvest reboundBordeaux chateaux look set to ease the pain of a weather-blighted 2013 growing season by reporting a much larger harvest this year, officials have said.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Bordeaux 2014: Cautious optimism as whites harvest beginsThe first producers of Bordeaux dry white wines have begun this year's harvest in optimistic mood, despite concerns over slow ripening in August.
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Bordeaux 2014: Winemakers optimistic ahead of red harvestBy Jane Anson Last updated
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Bordeaux 2014: Rain hits end of the harvestSudden and heavy rainfall across Bordeaux is forcing winemakers who have not yet harvested their reds to speed up picking or risk waiting longer for conditions to clear.
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Hopes rise for 2015 Port wine harvestBy Chris Mercer Last updated
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Washington State sees third record grape harvest in a rowWinemakers in Washington State have reported a record grape harvest for the third consecutive year, reflecting stronger investment in the US region’s vineyards.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Hopes are high for Prosecco harvestBy Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Anson on Thursday: Bordeaux 2015 behind the scenes – part oneBy Jane Anson Last updated
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1991 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot1991 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. A difficult harvest produced a number of structured, well-balanced wines.
By Decanter Staff Last updated