Topic: Harvesting
The Top Twelve Tips: Bringing the fruit in right
MEMBERS ONLYThe final days leading up to your grape harvest can be anxiety-ridden for most hobbyists . . . and even for professionals. Get pointers on how to properly plan and execute a professional-style harvest.
10 Tips for a Successful Harvest Day
MEMBERS ONLYFor the home vineyardist, harvest day is the most important — or at least the busiest — day of the year. Planning and preparation is critical in order for everything to run
Determining Ripeness
MEMBERS ONLYDetermining when grapes are ready to harvest is one of the most important decisions of the entire vintage. Here’s what to look for.
Harvesting Decision Making
MEMBERS ONLYThat is indeed a situation I face every year and is part of the delicate dance of being a winemaker. As many of my readers know, I believe that picking is the
Cherry Picking Grapes
MEMBERS ONLYA good grape sorter is fast, efficient, and always with a keen eye towards prioritizing what grapes to use and what grapes to discard. Alex Russan walks winemakers through some of the crucial keys to being a good sorter.
Harvesting in the Moonlight
MEMBERS ONLYThe heat of the day is not necessarily the time to harvest your ripe grapes. A night harvest allows you to bring the fruit in when it’s cool, which will lower your VA, plus other benefits.
Sourcing Grapes from Vineyards for Home Winemakers
MEMBERS ONLYSourcing fresh grapes directly from a grower can be a fun and rewarding experience for home winemakers. Get some tips for making the most of buying grapes straight from the vineyard.
Finding the Best Fruit
MEMBERS ONLYFor commercial wineries, winemaking begins long before the grapes are crushed. The quality of the wine reflects the quality of the fruit, and wineries spend lots of time, effort, and money making