2008 Harvest for Washington Winemakers Looking Good So Far

2008 may very well go down as one of the most unpredictable growing seasons for Washington winemakers.

Things got off to an incredibly slow start with a cooler than normal spring and the summer months were generally spotty, with on again/off again streaks of good weather. Then things turned downright ugly in Western Washington during August, with much higher rainfall than usual. But the critical month of September was absolutely beautiful and may have put the harvest into the above average category that would continue a string of terrific vintages the State has enjoyed as of late.

Ken Peck of Dakota Creek Winery notes, “The cool spring had us all anxious, but then a nice bit of heat in the late summer really put the concern to rest. Once again, the stage is set for some outstanding Washington Wines!”