A warm March advanced the growing season. Spring rain and wind then affected fruit set in several regions, while moderate summer conditions supported ripening along the North and Central Coast. The report describes growers' observations, not a measured statewide verdict. A fuller harvest report is still to follow.
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California reports an early, lighter 2026 harvest
Wine Institute reports an early harvest and lighter crops after spring weather disrupted flowering. Producers describe promising freshness and concentration; this is a preliminary account, not a final statewide quality assessment.
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