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Notes from the 2019 Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting and Evaluations

October 12, 2020 by Daniel Ward

Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Daniel Ward A Cabernet Franc (CF) wine tasting and evaluation workshop for winemakers was held on November 25, 2019, at Unionville Vineyards, located in Ringoes. Cabernet Franc (CF) is one of the most suitable Vitis vinifera varieties for New Jersey with high-quality wine production, for both north and south New […]

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Wine Grape Harvest Timing Notes

September 10, 2020 by Daniel Ward

By Daniel Ward and Hemant Gohil It is harvest season and one of the most challenging aspects of wine making is upon us – When to harvest? There is no single combination of physical, chemical, flavor and aromatic composition of grape berries that can be used to decide when to pick, so we need to […]

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When to Harvest

August 24, 2015 by Daniel Ward

Determining Grape Fruit Maturity for Harvest To make quality wine, it is crucial to know when to harvest. The following information details steps to sample, measure, and assess wine grapes for readiness. Use a grape maturity assessment form to record details each year. Sampling Collect a separate sample for each block of grapes that will […]

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