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October 8, 2024 | John Anthony Vineyards

Harvest 2024 Begins: A Bountiful Season Unfolds at John Anthony Vineyards

After a long season of preparation and care, Harvest 2024 is officially underway at John Anthony Vineyards.

The 2024 growing season started strong. A wet winter with significant rainfall replenished our vineyards, leading to healthy, vibrant vines. Bud break arrived in mid-March, slightly delayed due to a cool spring, and the summer brought consistent warmth with a few well-timed heat spikes. All signs point to another exceptional vintage from John Anthony Vineyards.

Hands-On Harvest

Throughout the growing season, our team worked meticulously in the vineyards to ensure each vine reached its full potential. Leafing, cluster thinning, and canopy management were all handled with precision, guided by John Anthony Truchard’s 30-plus years of experience and our dedicated vineyard crew. The result—fruit with a perfect balance of sugar, acidity, and flavor concentration.

What to Expect from the 2024 Vintage

The early signs from this year’s harvest indicate a truly remarkable vintage. Our flagship Cabernet Sauvignon is coming in with small, concentrated berries, suggesting the bold flavors and deep structure that Napa Valley is known for. Our signature Church Vineyard and Carneros Sauvignon Blancs are poised to deliver crisp acidity and vibrant aromatics, beautifully shaped by the cool mornings and sunny afternoons that defined this growing season.

Each of our estate vineyards—whether it’s Church Vineyard in Los Carneros, Coombsville Vineyard in the Coombsville AVA, or the R/D, GnR, and Crane Vineyards in Oak Knoll District—brings something unique to the table. These sites will contribute to wines that are rich in diversity, complexity, and a true reflection of their terroir.

Looking Ahead

As harvest continues in the coming weeks, we’ll remain focused on bringing in the rest of the fruit from our Napa Valley estates. The combination of a rainy winter, ideal growing conditions, and hands-on vineyard management has set the stage for wines that will capture the essence of the 2024 vintage. We’re eager to see how this year’s grapes develop in the winery and can’t wait to share these wines with you.

Stay tuned for more updates as we move through harvest, and join us in raising a glass to the 2024 vintage—one we believe will be a true testament to Napa Valley winemaking at its finest.

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