Harvest Report - 2024
Another extreme year with very low rainfall and intense heat. The harvest window was the shortest in decades, and many...
Harvest Report - 2023
Hot and dry, with harvest starting nearly two weeks early. Ripening was rapid and compressed, straining logistics and labor. Reds...
Harvest Report - 2022
Marked by instability: a cool May, extreme July heat, and late harvest thunderstorms. Vineyards required rapid adaptation, and disease management...
Harvest Report - 2021
Reds were powerful and high in alcohol. Mavrodaphne showed excellent definition and ageing ability. Producers began prioritizing drought-resistant varieties and...
Harvest Report - 2020
Cool August conditions extended ripening, improving phenolic maturity. Disease pressure remained low. The result was subtle, layered wines with great...
Harvest Report - 2019
A warm but even vintage with no major stressors. Growers had full control over timing. Wines were precise, aromatic, and...
Harvest Report - 2018
An ideal growing season, with balanced warmth and rain and stable flowering. Ripening was uniform, with excellent sugar-acid equilibrium. Whites...
Harvest Report - 2017
A dry, warm year that produced lower yields but highly concentrated grapes. Mavrodaphne was deep and structured, with long-lasting flavor....
Harvest Report - 2016
A challenging year with irregular rainfall and a cool spring that delayed development. Humidity increased pest pressure. Growers employed detailed...