08/11/2026
The anticipation is over; harvest is beginning for us in Washington State! 🍾🍇
Starting with Chardonnay planted back in 1984 from Hilltop Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA.
Every harvest season brings its own challenges- some we are prepared to face, and others, like the recent smoky skies, are more unexpected. Regardless of circumstance, we approach every harvest with optimism and a goal to thoughtfully shape our grapes into something exciting, unique, and most importantly, representative of Washington state.
Thanks to our mild Winter and gentle Spring, the vines have had an uninterrupted and consistent growth and ripening, leading to an earlier harvest start. We find gratitude in this early start considering the fairly humid and unusually rainy days heading into the finale; this allows us to avoid potential high disease pressure in the vineyard. Higher acid, low tannins, and ripe flavors are all key markers for an exceptional vintage- we believe this to be a great year for wine quality.
We can’t wait to share the results of this harvest with you over the next decade! Cheers,
The Tirriddis Team
