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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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