In between the 2 big parts of winemaking (the growing of the grapes and the making of the wine) there is the exciting and quick process of harvest. That’s when the grapes are picked and processed. Picking quickly and precisely is a skill for sure, but a pretty self-explanatory step in harvest. But what does Read the full article…
From the article: The 2021 grape harvest is in its final weeks as growers bring in Cabernet Sauvignon. “The finish line is in sight,” reports Alexander Eisele of Volker Eisele Family Estate, adding that this will be the earliest ending to harvest on record. “From both growers and winemakers alike; wonderful quality, just not enough Read the full article…
Last week, Sommelier Femi Oyediran of Charleston’s Graft Wine Shop & Bar asked Gabriela Lifsher of Crocker & Starr Wine, Lena Wellington of Inglenook and Imane Hanine of Matthiasson what the worst part of being a harvest intern was. The answer might bug you:
Every vintage tells a story! Join us to listen to the story of the 2021 vintage as told by three harvest interns who are among the first to taste and touch the fruits of this year’s harvest. Sommelier Femi Oyediran of Charleston’s Graft Wine Shop & Bar explored first impressions of year’s wines with Gabriela Read the full article…
The Cabernet Sauvignon harvest continues as most — but not all — growers report a light crop following two years of low rainfall. “At Oakville Ranch, we began picking Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from our earliest blocks for some of our winery clients last week, with initial yields down 15-20%,” said Jennifer Rue of Read the full article…