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VINT A GE 2010 Vintage 2010 of the most irregular growing seasons on record. Vintage 2010 was memorable for its sharp contrasts and W John Ciatti extreme variables across the map. A long, cool growing season in California, followed by an intense heat spike shortly before harvest, resulted in crop losses for growers who over-thinned their canopies. Ill-timed and significant rain events at harvest deepened losses even further. For others in typically warmer California AVAs, the protracted growing season meant prolonged hang time. The Northwest experienced a drawn-out and chilly season as well, while the East enjoyed an unusually warm and dry growing sea- son. Yields in the Central region were low due to spring frosts, but the season improved with abundant growing degree days. We hope you find the reports from our regional experts help- ful. If your area was not included, and you'd like to contribute to the report next year, please e-mail edit@winesandvines.com. —Kerry Kirkham Ciatti_crossover_Jan11.qxp 12/14/10 6:15 PM Page 1 Greg Livengood Ciatti Company...brokers Glenn Proctor John White Steve Dorfman Chris Welch Reflecting on the growing season in North America ith the help of farm advisers and industry professionals across the United States and Canada, Wines & Vines publishes an an- nual report about the North American winegrape harvest. This year, the format has been streamlined to relay the essence of one Questions Summary: Summarize the quality and quantity of the overall 2010 harvest crop in your area. Weather: Characterize the weather during your area's growing season, with emphasis on unusually good or bad conditions around harvest. Pests/Diseases: Describe unusual pest and/or dis- ease pressure. Supply/Demand: Note changes in grape prices, demand and unusually high or low yields. Tools/Techniques: Describe any significant use of new technologies, techniques and/or equipment that seriously impacted or improved harvest this year. Logistics: Note logistical challenges such as water shortages, tank space, labor availability, quaran- tines, etc. Varieties: Address specific challenges or successes of major winegrape varieties/types. 92 Wines & Vines JAnUARY 2011