Warm temperatures leading to an early grape harvest this year

DRIFTWOOD, Texas (KXAN) — Our streak of unseasonably warm temperatures may make things feel unbearable outside, but many Hill Country wineries have benefited from the heat. Turns out, the warm weather is leading to an early grape harvest this year, impacting how much wine you’ll see stocking the shelves down the road.
Gary Elliot is the proud owner of Driftwood Estates Winery, an 18-acre vineyard that was planted nearly 20 years ago. While Gary’s family is a part of the grape g