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Question: Generally how do you see the grape harvest going for the vintage wines in 2024?
Answer: Well generally as usual it will be a mixed bag from the many wine producing regions around the world. Monitor the useful IWFS Vintage Chart for helpful guidance. But going way back historically years ending in 4 have a very poor record for producing top vintage success.
Recently 2014 shone very brightly in Chablis & White Burgundy but not overall and successful 2004s included Rioja, Champagne, plus Barolo & Barbaresco in Piedmont – but 2004 is not touted for vintage of the century. Therefore your scribe is not overly optimistic for the 2024 vintage.
However Niagara looks encouraging while the opposite outlook is the case for the Okanagan Valley. Winemakers in England have experienced lots of steady humid rain resulting in mildew concerns – which is also affecting many other European wine regions. A caveat emptor buyer beware type of year is expected in 2024 but there will be some excellent wines made that will be worth seeking out.
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