The beginning of the 2022 growing season was defined by mild winter weather with little rainfall. The buds began to emerge at the beginning of April, several days later compared to 2021, caused by cooler temperatures. The month of May brought beautiful sunny skies and hot weather with higher-than-average temperatures that accelerated vine growth and triggered early flowering which took place during the final half of the month. Overall hot and dry conditions persisted throughout the summer season with intermittent rain showers during the last half of August that allowed the grapes to progress and ripen.