Swiss winegrowers begin the 2026 grape harvest weeks early, with drought shrinking grapes.
The grape harvest in 2026 will begin around three weeks earlier than usual
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In many regions, the grape harvest is set to begin as early as August this year. The yield is likely to be lower than in other years, but the quality of the 2026 vintage is "promising".
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