05/28/2026
What does “shatter” mean for our little Pinot Noir bunches? Usually it means lower fruit yield (so less wine).
It’s been a weird spring here in the Russian River Valley with an unseasonably warm March getting things off to a speedier start than usual and then late spring rains arriving during the bloom period.
Every year is different when you’re making wine which is what makes every vintage unique. Maybe we will harvest earlier than usual. Maybe we will have a smaller crop. But at the end of the day the 2026 OGV Pinot Noir will have a story to tell and it’s sure to be a delicious one!