Grape vines produce grapes in a cycle. They are dormant in winter, but there still is activity in the vineyard. The vines stockpile carbohydrates in anticipation of spring. Roots may push deeper—deep roots are what allows vines to survive and flourish. Continue reading “Making wine Part 5–Growing”
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Making wine Part 4–Planting
Land acquired. Grape variety/varieties selected. Vineyard laid out. Training system, other infrastructure in place. Time to put vines in the ground. Continue reading “Making wine Part 4–Planting”
Making wine Part 3–The vineyard
Selection of grape variety, topography of the vineyard, and inclinations of vineyard owner and viticulturist influence the next big decision—vine training system. Continue reading “Making wine Part 3–The vineyard”
Making wine Part 2–Grapes
After securing land, the next decision is deciding on the grape. That decision influences decisions on trellising/vine training, irrigation, and overall success of your enterprise. Continue reading “Making wine Part 2–Grapes”
Cossart Gordon Bual 10 Year Old Madeira
Light tawny color; caramel, prune, honey, butterscotch, smoke, oak on the nose; raisins, caramel, honey, hazelnut, butterscotch, prune, toffee, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading “Cossart Gordon Bual 10 Year Old Madeira”
Making wine Part 1–Land
Many steps and decisions went into making the wine you will enjoy tonight. This week and the following eight weeks, we visit the magical journey from soil and sunshine to the sublime liquid you enjoy. Continue reading “Making wine Part 1–Land”
Miles Finest Doce Madeira Rich
Deep amber color; dried fruits, marmalade, toffee, oak on the nose; caramel, raisins, dried apricot, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Miles Finest Doce Madeira Rich”
Alcohol by volume
There is a lot of information on a wine label. Some of it germane: producer, grape variety or type of wine, vintage. Continue reading “Alcohol by volume”
Bordeaux responds to climate change
Wine makers recognized climate change years ago. Many vine growers have meticulous records dating back a hundred years. For them, global warming is not speculation, it is real and their livelihoods depend on responding to it. Continue reading “Bordeaux responds to climate change”
Col Vetoraz Prosecco Valdobbiadene Millesimato Dry DOCG 2019
Deep straw color; pear, honeydew melon, apple, white flowers on the nose; ripe pear, green apple, honeydew melon, citrus, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Col Vetoraz Prosecco Valdobbiadene Millesimato Dry DOCG 2019”