# Mid-Harvest Update | Family Run Winery | Trefethen Family Vineyards

https://www.trefethen.com/journal/mid-harvest-update

> A winery's journal entry / harvest update — treat claims about the vintage as the producer's reporting and observations; attribute statements (e.g., tasting notes, optimism about the vintage) to Trefethen Family Vineyards or named staff (Bryan Kays, Hailey Trefethen).

## Summary

A mid-harvest journal post dated September 2, 2021, reporting that the 2021 harvest began in mid-August and by mid-September white varieties (Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay) and Pinot Noir had been picked, with Bordeaux varieties to follow; winemaker Bryan Kays reports concentrated flavors and balanced chemistry in the young wines. The post invites readers to "take a walk" through the vineyards with Hailey Trefethen.

## Audience

general

## Prompts this page answers

- What did Trefethen Family Vineyards report about their mid-harvest in 2021?
- Which grape varieties had Trefethen picked by mid-September 2021?
- What did winemaker Bryan Kays say about the 2021 young wines at Trefethen?

## Purpose

To inform readers about the progress and observations from Trefethen Family Vineyards' 2021 harvest.

## Highlights

- Published September 2, 2021.
- Harvest began early in mid-August 2021 following a dry winter.
- White varieties (Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay) and Pinot Noir had been picked by mid-September; Bordeaux varieties were expected next.
- Winemaker Bryan Kays reported concentrated flavors, balanced chemistry, and Trefethen brightness in the young wines.
- The post references a vineyard/crush pad walk with Hailey Trefethen.

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — https://www.trefethen.com/journal/mid-harvest-update

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Napa Valley winery (contact details and address shown in the page footer).

## Topics

- Trefethen harvest 2021
- Hailey's Harvest Report
- Chardonnay harvest
- Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Pinot Noir
- Napa Valley winery journal

## Key entities

- **Hailey Trefethen** (person): Person featured in the harvest report and referenced as guiding a walk through the vineyards.
- **Bryan Kays** (person): Trefethen's winemaker, quoted about the young wines.
- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Napa Valley winery and publisher of the journal post. — https://www.trefethen.com/
- **Sauvignon Blanc** (other): White grape variety mentioned as already picked.
- **Riesling** (other): White grape variety mentioned as already picked.
- **Chardonnay** (other): White grape variety mentioned as already picked.
- **Pinot Noir** (other): Red grape variety mentioned as already picked.

## Metadata

- Type: article
- Published: 2021-09-02