Texas, California, France, and other wine regions in the Northern Hemisphere are picking grapes. Which is better — hand-picked grapes vs. those grapes harvested by a machine? Those who pick their ...

For practically everyone who grows grapes, harvest day is considered the best day of the year. To winery owners, it’s a day that proves they have the knowledge and skills to produce productive grape ...

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — We've seen some extremes in our weather this year, but that hasn't stopped an above-average year for wine grapes. Fall in Michigan means the leaves change color, and the ...

WALLA WALLA -- When considering the process of winemaking, some minds might recall Episode 23 of "I Love Lucy," titled "Lucy's Italian Movie." While the iconic scene, featuring Lucille Ball and Teresa ...

Cool, dry 2025 growing season in SLO County led to extended grape ripening. Winemakers avoided major weather issues, improving fruit health and flavor. Low rainfall challenged vines, but mild ...

The continued threat of triple-digit heat led to an earlier than usual start for some grape harvest workers in San Joaquin County on Friday."We're picking at 1 a.m., 3 a.m. We're getting started ...

Harvesting pinot noir grapes is nothing new for Jim York. But pulling in the lush, deep purple fruit had special significance for York’s Catalina View Wines this week: They were the first grapes ...

KINDRED, N.D. — In the heart of some of North Dakota's richest farmland on Tuesday, Oct. 10, there was more than a soybean harvest going on. Just south of Kindred, volunteers and workers started ...

Vineyard traditions, countryside festivities, and panoramic views came together at Twin Lakes on May 9, 2026, as guests and ...

One common mistake gardeners make when harvesting their concord grapes is picking them too early. While early harvested grapes are still usable for grape jelly, grape juice, wine or other recipes, the ...