2026 Wine Grapes for Sale: Grenache, Grenache Blanc & Carignane.
Our 2026 harvest is on the way, and we’re taking reservations now. Corteza Vineyards grows Grenache (Grenache Noir), Grenache Blanc, and Carignane on our family’s land in Knightsen, in Contra Costa County, California. If you make wine — whether you run a winery or ferment a few carboys in your garage — here’s what we have this year and how to hold your fruit before it’s spoken for.
What we have for the 2026 harvest
This year we expect:
- Grenache Noir — about 15 tons. A red grape with bright red fruit and a little pepper and spice. Easy to work with and friendly to blend. Our 2023 Grenache Noir earned a Double Gold at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, so we know what this fruit can do.
- Grenache Blanc — about 10 tons. One of California’s most underrated whites. Fresh, aromatic, with real texture and good acidity.
- Carignane — about 5 tons. Bold and rustic, with deep color and bright acidity — the kind of old-vine red Contra Costa has been quietly known for.
Quantities are limited. Once fruit is reserved, it’s gone for the year. Numbers can shift a little as harvest gets closer — that’s farming — but this is what we’re planning for.
Flavor and structure always depend on the vintage. For current Brix, pH, and pricing, email us at cortezavineyards@gmail.com and we’ll send the latest numbers.
Where these grapes grow
Our vineyard sits in Knightsen, in eastern Contra Costa County, with a view of Mount Diablo. It’s not Napa, and we like it that way. This corner of California has deep, sandy soil and a cool afternoon breeze off the delta — hot days, cool nights — which is a big part of why the fruit here holds its acidity and its character.
We farm naturally, and we dry-farm our vines — no irrigation, just sun and rain. The vines are old, and old vines behave differently: lower yields, smaller berries, more concentrated fruit. Everything is picked by hand and sorted with care. Five of us, one family, have farmed this land since 2015.
Fruit you can trust at harvest
Winemakers care about two things most: is the fruit good, and is the grower easy to work with. On the first, our 2023 Grenache Noir took a Double Gold — the level awarded only when every judge on a panel votes gold. On the second, we’ve sold fruit to respected producers like Broc Cellars in Berkeley, and we work closely with every buyer on timing, so your grapes come off the vine when they’re ready for the wine you want to make.
For wineries and cellars
If you’re sourcing fruit for the 2026 vintage, we’d love to talk. We coordinate harvest timing with you, we’re flexible on tonnage, and we’re close to the Bay Area, which keeps your logistics simple. See what’s available and start the conversation here: Grapes for Wineries & Cellars.
For home winemakers
You don’t need a winery to make something you’re proud of — you just need good fruit. We work with home winemakers too, and summer is the time to reserve so we can plan your pick. Details and availability here: Home Winemakers: Grapes Available – Reserve Yours Now.
How to reserve your grapes
- Pick your variety and rough amount — tons for a winery, pounds for a home batch.
- Email us at cortezavineyards@gmail.com and tell us what you’re making. We’ll send current Brix, pH, and pricing.
- We confirm your reservation and coordinate a pick date as harvest nears.
That’s it. No middleman, no guessing — just fruit straight from the family that grew it.
FAQ
When is the 2026 harvest? California grapes are generally picked from late summer into fall. Our exact pick dates depend on ripeness and the weather each year, and we’ll coordinate timing with you as it gets closer.
Do you sell to home winemakers in small quantities? Yes. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll let you know what we can do.
How do I get pricing and grape numbers? Email cortezavineyards@gmail.com and we’ll send current Brix, pH, and pricing for the variety you want.
Where are you located? Knightsen, in Eastern Contra Costa County, California — an easy drive from most of the Bay Area.
Ready to reserve your 2026 fruit? Email cortezavineyards@gmail.com, or start here: wineries & cellars · home winemakers.
