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In fact, according to predictions by the European Commission, the French Ministry of Agriculture, and other groups, for the first time in years Italy will no longer be the top wine-producing nation in the world. Analysts see a 12% plunge in production volume in Italy, bringing the figure below 44 million hectoliters for 2023. That’s compared to 46 million hectoliters predicted in France, which would put the country at the top of global output.

The positive surprise this year has been from California. Harvest has lagged up to a month behind last year after the kind of long, cool growing season that harks back to a time before climate change and annual wildfires. Many winemakers expect a crescendo of excellent cabernet grapes in their cellars in mid-October. The vintage in Napa may be superb. Here’s an overview, by region.Let’s start with a winner.

At Tablas Creek winery in Paso Robles on Oct. 5, harvest was only one-third finished, partly thanks to a record-cool September. “Everything we’ve picked so far looks outstanding,” owner Jason Haas posted on his blog. He expects harvest might last into November, so his fingers remain crossed.Cold Nights in Oregon Betoken a Fine Future for Pinot Noir

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