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Winemakers and grape growers have been looking forward to this year's harvest due to the wet winter that northern California experienced, but as we near mid-August, grapes are still on the vine and there's a concern about a late harvest. The delay is due to this spring's cooler temperatures. It's a relief from last year for winemakers and grape growers like Charlie Hamilton, a vineyard operation manager in Lodi. Hamilton, who grows about 60 different varietals of wine grapes, said last year's heat stopped their fruit from ripening. The challenge this year is a three-week delay in their harvest. While the delayed season could make for great 2023 California wine, it also makes winemakers and grape growers, nervous.