The Napa Valley Vintners Association reports that Chardonnay is pretty much off the vine, Merlot is coming in and last week’s heat spike has gotten Cabernet Sauvignon to a very happy place on the valley floor. The long, smooth even growing season continues, with cooler days and cold nights allowing for flavors to develop in a winemaker’s idea of a perfect scenario. Catch Harvest Napa Valley 2012 while you still can and take a peek at what happens once grapes come on to the “crush” pad.
Watch this video produced by the Napa Valley Vintners.