date:Jul 26, 2013
they expected the initial estimate to be revised downward slightly, with a potential record still likely but edging out rather than shattering last years record.
That said, the estimating committee had another two weeks to observe their vineyards before making its final estimate.
We had a very nice spring, as far as weather is concerned, nice growing conditions, which has translated into really nice quality, said Pete Hronis, vice president of sales and marketing, at Hronis Inc. in Delano, CA