"The best grapes are made in the vineyard"

"The best wines are made in the winery"

 

SEPT/OCT/NOV

DEC/JAN/FEB

MARCH/APRIL

MAY/JUNE

  • HARVEST PARAMETERS
  • SO2 ADDITIONS: TIMING, TESTING, MAINTENENCE
  • ADJUSTING CHEMISTRY:

SUGAR/ACIDITY/pH

COLD SOAK, EXTENDED MASCERATION, TEMP, TANNINS, COLOR

AVOIDING, REMOVING