“This initiative has been on our minds since before the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Stemler. “It's been a carefully thought-out process, considering the evolving needs and interests of our community, wineries and visitors.”
Reporting that this year's wine grape's “quality is exceptional,” the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association says the harvest of the vine fruit is in full swing with sparkling wine berries beginning the picking season in late August while still wine grapes started being harvested in late September.