Richer Wine Is on the Table From California's Record Power Cuts
- Winemakers are letting fruits hang longer during the outage
- Harvest delay could result in more complex flavors and balance
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With California wine country going dark due to power cuts, this year’s luxury Cabernet Sauvignons might be even more coveted.
Some wineries have put grape-picking on pause as utility giant PG&E Corp. carries out unprecedented blackouts across Northern California. While leaving grapes on the vine may have been bad if conditions were rainy and frosty, the current pause coincides with cool and sunny weather. That means a richer, more balanced vintage could be in the offing.