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VINT A GE 2010 BRITISH COLUMBIA Described by some as a grower's season, the best grapes of the 2010 harvest benefitted from close management. A delayed bud break led many growers to thin shoots early and thin the crop aggres- sively after fruit set. The quantity was about average in 2010, however the quality was well above average. This was due to environmental factors such as a cool growing season and an amazing fall with warm temperatures. Brix went from 16°-17° to well into the 20°s in a very short period of time. IDAHO Weather: Bud break was 12-15 days late and didn't happen until the first or second week of May. It was an unusually cool season, but long enough to get mature fruit. We had a beautiful Indian summer. Northwest Many winemakers expect the efforts to pay off with respectable wines from a smaller vintage. Weather: A cool, damp season delayed bloom, while rains just be- fore harvest raised the risk of rot. Crisp but sunny days through October allowed grapes to mature, with acids dropping to bal- ance moderate sugars. Supply/Demand: British Columbia is approaching 10,000 acres of vineyard, but veteran growers expect this year will test some of the less-favored growing sites. Varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir are British Columbia's top three red grapes, while Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer are the top whites. Peter Mitham Northwest correspondent, Wines & Vines Yandell_Dir10 9/21/09 10:50 AM Page 1 Supply/Demand: Demand was higher than normal. This could be because there are more wineries and yields were lower. Price was about the same. Varieties: Ste. Chapelle made a soft huckleberry wine that has had huge success. Moya Shatz Executive director, Idaho Grape Growers & Wine Producers Commission An Indian summer starting in early October and lingering through month's end created optimal conditions for the Oregon wine industry, advancing the ripening of smaller sized grape clusters throughout the state and delivering balanced fruit with full flavors at lower Brix levels, great acidity and potentially lower alcohols. The high-quality fruit will result in food-friendly, agreeable wines. OREGON Weather: Dry, warm winter followed by very cool spring condi- tions statewide from April through June. July-September and Dedicated to Managing Transportation & Distribution 65 TRUCKAWAY, Inc. Specialized equipment to maintain the integrity of your wines • STORAGE • TRANSPORTATION • CONTAINERIZATION SCW WAREHOUSES INC. BENICIA, CA & AMERICAN CANYON, CA Repacking and Warehousing Services for the Wine Industry ✔ Filled Product Repackaging ✔ Glass, Corrugated and Stretchwrap Recycling ✔ Storage ✔ Buy and Sell Corrugated Boxes (used and new) ✔ Buy Obsolete Glass Inventories ✔ Rail Service ✔ Pallet Repair and Sales For a quotation call (510) 536-2100 Visit our website at www.Yandell-SCW.com • email us at John@yandelltruckaway.com 98 Wines & Vines JAnUARY 2011