Photos of the Week: Night Harvest, Heavy Surf, Pumpkin KongNEWS | 12 September 2026Patricia De Melo Moreira / AFP / Getty
Workers from the Herdade das Servas winery take part in a nighttime grape harvest in Estremoz, Portugal, on September 3, 2026. Night harvesting is a strategic wine-making technique adopted mainly in regions with very hot climates, such as the Alentejo or the Douro, where summer daytime temperatures can exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Harvesting grapes between sunset and sunrise offers technical advantages for wine quality and winery sustainability.Author: Alan Taylor. Source
