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Conditions in California’s growing areas were largely normal through June into early July – perhaps slightly on the erratic side, with degree-day accumulation highly variable between areas and some humidity and/or shatter in evidence. It goes without saying that water supplies are a concern across the state.  Phonologically, overall, the timing of vine development appears to be similar to last year, though areas of the Central Coast – namely Monterey – are potentially lagging behind what was already an unusually late year in 2021 (picking in some areas lasted into November). Degree-day accumulation has been variable, with the King City area of Monterey well behind last year while accumulation in Paso Robles has been ahead.  Lodi has largely experienced normal conditions interspersed by the odd bout of humidity or cloudiness. Timing there is similar to last year, though degreeday accumulation is behind in western Lodi. Up in northern Lodi and the North

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