The 2019 Grape Expectations Symposium will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Forsgate Country Club, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. This year’s theme is: Grape Cultivars for New Jersey, Traditional and Recent Imports, An In-Depth Look. Speakers include regional experts, such as International Viticultural Consultant Lucie Morton of Virginia and Wine Consultant Dr. Denise Gardner […]
Winemaking Strategies for Rainy Vintages
By: Denise Gardner Date: September 11, 2018 Practical Action Steps for Vintage 2018 1. Most whites benefit from less rain. 2. Choose a good yeast, monitor fermentation, and maintain good nutrient addition strategies. 3. Minimize extraction of compromised fruit. Get wines, produced from compromised fruit, off of their lees. 4. Develop alternative strategies for your red […]
Red Wine Blending Workshop
Blending Red Wines for Professional Winemakers When: April 27, 2016 9:00am-4:45pm Lunch is included. Where: Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center 121 Northville Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 $40 per person, please preregister* Blending for style and varietal expression! A great opportunity for winemakers to learn blending techniques. Participants will also receive advice on consumer expectations and meeting market […]