2020 California Harvest Update: 'Challenging' Is an Understatement

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Gabrielle Lurie/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images A property on Mill Creek Road in Sonoma fell victim to the LNU Lightning Complex fire.  Harvest in a Time of Flames and Pestilence: Another Challenging California Vintage Wildfires and coronavirus punctuate harvest as concerns over weather and labor loom for California wineries Harvest is underway in California. But before many vintners were able to bring in their first crops, a historic heat wave followed by a series of unseasonal thunderstorms sparked an unwelcome beginning. Lightning strikes ignited dozens of fires throughout the state, and fires in winegrowing regions of Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Santa Cruz, Contra Costa and Monterey have forced many vintners to evacuate, while complicating harvest for countless others.   Click here for Wine Spectator's report on how the 2020 vintage may be impacted by the fires, COVID protocols, potential labor shortages and more.   Wildfires Threaten Napa, Sonoma Harvests California wine regions earned a reprieve as firefighters began to contain the massive wildfires burning into multiple parts of the state. But fire season has only just begun. Understanding Smoke Taint As California winemakers face the immediate effects of devastating fires, the threat of smoke taint is a slow burn. Learn more. Want to stay on top of important wine stories? Sign up for our Wine Intel and News Alerts. Follow Wine Spectator Sign up for our newsletters! Sips & Tips • Unfiltered • Healthy Living • Ratings Flash • Video Theater • Collecting • Private Guide to Dining • Breaking News and Wine Intel Learn how we choose our newsletter content For newsletter-specific questions, please send a message to our newsletter editors For other questions about Wine Spectator, visit help.winespectator.com

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