2026 HARVEST REPORT

A Smaller Harvest, With Plenty to Look Forward To

The 2026 harvest for Dirty Laundry Winery looked a little different than years past. Environmental impacts felt throughout the Okanagan Valley meant making thoughtful decisions about the fruit we brought into the winery. Overall, we accepted less fruit than we typically would, keeping quality at the forefront of every decision.

This year, we also sourced a greater proportion of our fruit from outside vineyards than usual. Working closely with our growing partners allowed our winemaking team to be selective, focusing on fruit that met our standards and gave us confidence in the wines we could produce.

And the good news? The fruit that arrived at the winery was excellent.

Despite a challenging growing season across the region, we were extremely pleased with the quality of the grapes that made their way to the crush pad. Careful sourcing and selection have given our winemaking team some beautiful fruit to work with, and we’re excited about what we’re seeing in the cellar.

One of the most noticeable differences in the 2026 vintage will be the production volume of our red wine program. Red production will be significantly smaller than our white program this year, reflecting both availability and our commitment to producing wines only when the fruit meets our expectations.

While there may be less of some wines to go around, our philosophy hasn’t changed. We remain focused on crafting high-quality, expressive wines with the care and attention our customers have come to expect from Dirty Laundry.

2026 may be a smaller vintage, but quality is something we’re not willing to compromise on.

We look forward to sharing the results with you—one bottle at a time.