I bet you are saying “I should have paid more attention in chemistry class,” me too! That is the chemical formula for one of the most important compounds found in the grape berry and in the winemaking process, Sugar. Why...
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Harvest Update 2016 We started harvesting on July 27th and the first thing to come off was Blue Vineyard Chardonnay. Unfortunately, a few weeks later Bill Blue passed away. The last time I talked to him was in his vineyard...
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Deciding when to harvest is one of the most critical decisions we make every year at Brennan Vineyards. You need to be 100% sure when you make your final decision to pick. Once you pick the grapes, you can’t put...
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What is Orange Wine? Before I explain what it is, first let me tell you what intrigued me to make this type of wine. Grapes average anywhere from 120-180 gallons of juice per ton. It has been my experience that our red grapes…