Although most of the 2021 vintage appears to have been picked beneath clear, smoke-free skies, it remained a challenging year as harvest workers have been in short supply throughout most major regions. Working through a harvest without a full staff might have led many winemakers and winery owners to take a hard look at their operations to identify where they could save some money and be less reliant on labor. For wineries with sufficient cash flow and a solid business plan, it very well could...