Winter rains took pause for a dry, mild March then began again with record-setting precipitation late into the growing season delaying bloom and set. The summer months were cool and pleasant with few heat spikes. Fog and cool temperatures were a concern heading into September as sugar levels were yet to rise in all varieties. Warm, nearly perfect conditions arrived with an Indian summer making for a later than average harvest, providing fruit with extended hang time and ultimately realizing excellent sugar development and balanced acids with a larger than average crop.