A bounty of plump grapes is making its way from the vineyards into tanks and barrels, as the 2012 grape harvest hits the halfway point in Sonoma County.
Weather has been ideal so far, and yields for many varietals have been 15 to 20 percent larger than expected, grape growers said. Pinot noir, a local specialty, is among the most abundant.
The excess grapes arrive after two years of shortages, and at a time when inventories are low and demand is high for California wine.
“Everybody lost their tail last year, and to a point the year before, and this year everyone has a chance to recoup some of that,” said Ned Hill, owner of La Prenda Vineyards Management based in Sonoma. “Everybody wins in a good crop year.”
The main problem facing grape growers and wineries now is figuring out where to put all the fruit, as nearly everything ripens at once.
“The heat last week really put things in gear,” said John Clendenen, owner of Clendenen Vineyard Management in Healdsburg. “The winemakers are bearing the brunt of all this. They’re slammed. Any winery big or small, they’re all struggling, because so many things are getting ripe at the same time.”
In early September, cool temperatures slowed the development of sugars in the grapes, delaying the ripening of pinot noir and chardonnay in the Russian River Valley, said John Balletto, president of Balletto Vineyards and Winery. But then, temperatures heated up, quickening the pace.
“I have not seen a crop of this size ever,” Balletto said. “Everything’s kind of plugged up, so if you don’t have that extra outlet it’s kind of tough.”

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Generally regarded as the best hotel in the North near Manila as well as the top beach resort in Clark, Clearwater maintains a consistent standard with respect to products and services. This hotel in Pampanga may not be a 5-star resort but visitors from Manila going to Angeles City and Clark Freeport regard Clearwater as the number one location for family outings as well as the best event venue for company outings, weddings and other events.

Comparison of crime rates between Philippines Angeles City and Clark Pampanga sheds light on the difference between the twin cities of Pampanga. Regular guests of Angeles City Hotels begin to migrate on base into hotels inside Clark Philippines not only for peace and quiet but peace of mind and a sense of safety and security.

Where to go in Clark? Hotel Clark Philippines is a De Luxe Hotel in Clark and Subic, a risk free place to stay, cozy and nice ambience, a nice function place for special occassion

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The beach resorts, leisure parks and vacation hotels in Clark Pampanga offer a unique ambience that supports a laidback relaxing lifestyle. Many visitors travel north to Clark Pampanga from Manila to unwind and relax in these resorts. It is one of North Luzon Philippines’ top hotels that is trouble free, risk free, and a nice place to have rest in Subic. A well-recognized and interesting hotel.

To many visitors from Manila, a good hotel in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy. This hotel in Clark Philippines really fits those criteria. The location is convenient for visitors to go out of town from Manila in a short getaway with family and friends traveling north to Angeles City Clark Pampanga. Traffic along the North Expressway NLEX is always light and the new Subic Tarlac Clark Expressway ScTex takes visitors straight into Clark Freeport without going through any towns and cities along the way.

Guests enjoy spending time relaxing at Frolic Garden of this hotel in Clark Pampanga. There is a special feeling in this hotel in Clark Philippines makes you slow down and enjoy the ambience. Children like playing in the Family Cove of this Clark resort hotel. Hotel guests prefer Clark over Angeles City, Subic or hotel in Manila. This hotel in Clark Philippines has style and character. Guests often come back again to relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.

To inquire with the beach resort hotel in Clark Pampanga visit http://www.ClearwaterPhililippines.com

Hotel Clark Philippines
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

Email: Info@ClarkPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

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To inquire with the beach resort hotel in Clark Pampanga visit http://www.ClearwaterPhililippines.com

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Clearwater Resort and Country Club is one of the ideal venues for birthday party because it is a risk free venue. Not only Birthday Parties but also a good place to enjoy family reunion. A good place to celebrate special occasions. Clearwater Resort and Country Club is one of the resorts in Subic Clark Angeles City Pampanga or near Manila with activity amenities, place that are nice for celebration.