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Veraison

8/7/2018

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Throughout the end of July and beginning of August, our grapes have been changing from their youthful green into mature reds. This process is called veraison. During this time the grapes also start to plump and soften. Prior to veraison, wine grapes are typically small with tough skins that are hard to crush. White wine grapes also experience veraison, but their color change is not as drastic. Typically their skin will simply become more translucent.

This is an important marker in the grape growing season as it is the beginning of our countdown to harvest. After veraison grapes start to increase sugars and drop acidity. During this time our vineyard and winemaking staff monitor the grapes carefully, looking for the perfect balance in sugar and acidity before commencing harvest. Typically we expect to start harvest in early September and continue to harvest through mid-October (depending on the weather).

Veraison also means it is time to start protecting our harvest from birds. Netting will go up in the vineyards soon to prevent our avian friends from snacking on grapes.

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