Pick the perfect time to visit the vineyards

Our chart is a guide to the timing of the main harvests in some of the key winegrowing areas of the world. There can be significant variations from year to year and the grape variety will make a difference – especially in places such as Bordeaux where several different varieties are grown. Note that white grapes are often harvested earlier than red ones. And there are also specialist late harvests – like in Alsace and Sauternes where the damp