(Wines&Vines) - A beautiful, dry summer has winemakers across the Northwest looking forward to balanced wines from the 2012 harvest, but October also has meant scrambling to complete the harvest in the face of frost and rain. Wines & Vines reached out to many growers this week, finding voicemails that were either full or “not receiving messages at this time,” a sure sign that vineyards were demanding full attention. The shift was notable from earlier in the fall. Wet weather in June had growers grappling with mildew pressure and vigorous growth, but July and August delivered dry, sunny weather with warm days and cool nights. After two years of challenging conditions, the weather was more optimal than anyone could have requested.