And now the craziness begins.
The 2024 harvest in the northern hemisphere commences about the time you are reading this — and it is a time for people who love wine to steer clear of any winery.
For the last two months, U.S., Mexican and Canadian wineries have been operating in high gear, preparing for the arrival of grapes. Wineries have been transferring last year's wine from tanks into bottles, cleaning equipment that's used just once a year, making arrangements with truckers and harvest crews and dealing with a dozen other chores.
Updated: Tue Sep 10, 2024