Yadkin Region News

North Carolina 2009 Harvest

North Carolina 2009 Harvest Update
By Michael Hastings , Media General News Service
Published in www.news.mync.com Thursday, September 17, 2009

The grape harvest is well under way in the Yadkin Valley. Most wineries have picked all of their white grapes and are starting to pick the reds.
Though vineyards and wineries have had varying experiences in different parts of the region, winemakers generally report smaller yields this year but better-than-average ripeness. 

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