MENDOCINO Co., 8/3/23 — Summer is flying by, and in the world of wine, harvest is right around the corner. Wineries throughout Mendocino County are reporting veraison, the process in which green wine grapes start to change color, signifying the beginning of the ripening process. Red wine grapes, like pinot noir and cabernet, will shift from green to purple and white wine grapes, like chardonnay and riesling, will turn translucent. Harvest could start between 30 and 70 days depending on the wine varietal. 

Speaking of wine, if you’re looking for a delicious, locally crafted rosé to sip this summer, be sure to check out my ten favorite rosés to drink right now.

Phillips Hill’s tasting room in 2022. (Courtesy photo)

Philo’s Phillips Hill Winery to cease operations 

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Sarah Stierch covers breaking news and more for The Mendocino Voice. Reach her at sarah@mendovoice.com.