US: Washington reports high-quality grape harvest

Published 2021년 5월 5일

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Washington State's 2020 grape production saw a slight decrease of 11% from the previous year, with a total of 178,500 tons harvested. Despite the smaller harvest, the quality was high and farmers received an average increase of $180 per ton, with Cabernet Sauvignon being the most cultivated grape variety. Red varieties continued to dominate, accounting for nearly 60% of the total production. The decrease in production was attributed to a series of freeze events, weather conditions, smoke events, and the impact of Covid-19. Early feedback from winemakers suggested that the 2020 wines were showing excellent balance and structure.

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Washington State has revealed a slight decrease in 2020 grape production compared to 2019, but quality is high and farmers have received an average increase of $180 per ton. The Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, compiled with information provided by all Washington State wineries, showed that 178,500 tons of wine grapes were harvested in 2020, an 11% decrease compared to 2019. Farmers across the US state reported smaller berry size and extended hang time in 2020, which is traditionally a recipe for high quality wines, it said. Despite the smaller harvest it revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon again rose to the top at 52,000 tons, or 29% of the total. Chardonnay was second at 28,100 tons, or 16% of the total. Riesling, Merlot and Syrah rounded out the top five, which altogether equated to more than 80% of the crop. The report said that for four years running, red varieties have accounted for nearly 60% of the total production. Every published variety ...

Source: Harpers