# Early grape harvest in Navarre due to drought

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/early-grape-harvest-in-navarre-due-to-drought
> Updated: 2026-08-11T14:48:58.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Drought conditions in the Basque Country and Navarre have significantly accelerated the grape ripening process. This has resulted in an uncharacteristically early harvest, with some wineries beginning approximately 15 days earlier than usual.

In Navarre, producers in the Ribera region are among the first to start, with white varieties such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc being the first to be picked. Enologist Pablo Pavez of the Principe de Viana winery noted that this represents the earliest harvest recorded in recent history. In central Navarre, timelines are advanced by 15 to 20 days, while black grape varieties like Merlot and Tempranillo are expected to be harvested in southern Navarre starting in early September.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Napa Valley and Porto regions enter annual wine harvest seasons

Wine regions in Napa Valley and near Porto are entering their harvest seasons, featuring traditional grape picking and local festivities like grape stomping and harvest festivals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napa-valley-and-porto-regions-enter-annual-wine-harvest-seasons

### 2026-08-09: Early grape harvest begins in Navarre due to drought

Drought has caused the grape harvest in Navarre and the Basque Country to begin up to 15-20 days earlier than usual, with white varieties being the first to be picked.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/early-grape-harvest-begins-in-navarre-due-to-drought

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