December 10, 2012
Napa: The second crop
Because of the unexpected bounty of this year's harvest, many grapes were left on the vines in Napa Valley. This included both the usual second crop that's generally not used in a good year, but also many prime-quality grapes: Many wineries that had contracted for the fruit had processed all they could use.
Because of the unexpected bounty of this year's harvest, many grapes were left on the vines in Napa Valley. This included both the usual second crop that's generally not used in a good year, but also many prime-quality grapes: Many wineries that had contracted for the fruit had processed all they could use.