Napa's 2026 Harvest: Early, Light, and Full of Promise
A warm March and a shattering April left crops down across the valley, but growers report balanced, high-quality fruit.
Tom Beckett, Wine Industry reporter · September 26, 2026
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Up the valley and across the county: Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, Calistoga and American Canyon.
Chandon Calls Earliest First Pick in 53 Years
A whiplash season pushed the Yountville sparkling house into July, with sparkling yields down 15 to 20 percent.
Tom Beckett, Wine Industry reporter · September 22, 2026