The Numbers
Number · Wine Industry Advisor · Oct 14, 2026
Harvest 2026 is winding down with excellent quality but yields down 30% versus 2025
Harvest 2026 is winding down with excellent quality but yields down 30% versus 2025, according to Wine Industry Advisor (October 7, 2026). It ran in the newsletter on October 14, 2026.
What it means for you
Less wine in tank means you set allocations and hold price now, rather than discounting in spring when you are already short.
Source
Harvest 2026 winds down as it began, with excellent quality but yields down 30% vs. 2025, Wine Industry Advisor
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