2022 pre-harvest report – US West Coast
Though unpredictable weather has brought challenges to Washington, Oregon and California growers, a return to normal yields and deeper flavour complexity has many optimistic about the vintage, including Dick Boushey, long-time grower in Yakima Valley and Red Mountain (pictured above).
Monday, 29 August 2022
The spring of 2022 on the US West Coast was highly unpredictable. For those in the Pacific Northwest, a rainy and cool start to the season and a frost just following budbreak set the region behind average in terms of development. Washington’s strong infrastructure saved it from frost damage and a hot July has meant that the region has nearly...
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