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An Arizona Harvest Where the Grapes Refused to Follow the Rules
If there was one thing winemaker Jef Stebben learned during the 2026 harvest at Aridus Wine Co., Willlcox, Ariz., it was to expect the unexpected. An early burst of heat, dramatically shifting monsoon weather and grapes that stubbornly ignored their usual ripening schedules turned this year’s harvest into a
Yields Down 30% at Tablas Creek
Jason Haas, proprietor, Tablas Creek Vineyard, says his yields this year are down about 30% from last year.
"While a few varieties (most notably Syrah, up 3% and Marsanne, down 8.6%) saw yields close to those of 2025, my hopes that our later grape varieties would change the
Ciatti Warns Against Waiting to Contract for Grapes
Wineries may want to heed this warning from Ciatti, the grape brokers: With reports of shatter and mildew, a number of vineyards are already mothballed, and more are expected to do so.
Bottom line: Buyers seeking current-vintage wines must be mindful of the limited size of the 2025 harvest