Fall in Napa Valley

What's Happening in the Vineyards in Autumn?

Harvest typically starts each year in August, with the grapes for sparkling and white wines, like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, being picked first. Red varieties, like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, are harvested later, continuing through October or even early November, allowing them to fully mature. The grapes are typically picked overnight before the sun rises. The winemakers and vineyard workers work tirelessly to harvest and process the fruit to be transformed into the world-renowned wines of Napa Valley.