Hello All,
I have about 1.25 acres of ~35 year old Cab Sauvignon vines in the
Sonoma Valley that I took over tending and this is my first harvest.
Been checking the Brix roughly each week for the last 3 weeks and it
seems to be hovering around 19 Brix. I want to harvest this before
November if possible (when the rain might start coming) and was
wondering if perhaps grapes reach a certain Brix and stop (because they
are old or whatever). I don't mind waiting but just wondering if the
Sugar Fairy will come soon....Some more info: they are dry farmed, head
pruned, and some of the grapes are showing signs of dimpling and there
are some vines with raisining due to sun exposure I imagine.

Any info would be appreciated. I would like them to reach 24 or a
little higher if possible. Don't know much about the farming aspect though.
Patience?

Thanks,
Joe