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🍇 Veraison in the Vineyard: A Sign of Exciting Times Ahead! 🍇 In the picturesque vineyards of Santa Maria, a captivating natural process is unfolding, signaling the approach of an exciting phase: veraison. Veraison, a term derived from the French word "véraison" meaning "change of color," is a pivotal stage in the annual grapevine lifecycle. During veraison, the once uniform green grape berries undergo a remarkable metamorphosis. They start to exhibit an array of hues—shifting from vibrant green to delicate shades of red and purple. This shift is attributed to various factors including changes in chlorophyll breakdown and the synthesis of anthocyanins and carotenoids. What's particularly intriguing about Santa Maria's vineyards is the concept of coastal ripening. Thanks to the moderating influence of the nearby ocean, the grapes experience a longer growing season with milder temperatures. This extended maturation period allows for a gradual accumulation of sugars, flavors, and phenolic compounds in the grapes, contributing to the exceptional character of coastal wines. Our skilled team harnesses the synergy between vine, climate, and terroir to produce wines that encapsulate the essence of the region. #Veraison #CoastalRipening #SantaMariaWines #HarvestApproach #Vineyards #Grapesales

Tahbilk 2016 1860 Shiraz ⁠ Tahbilk is located in the Nagmbie Lakes Wine Region and is home to some of the oldest Shiraz plantings in the world. The 1860 Vines Shiraz vines have survived the *phylloxera plague that decimated many of the world's vineyards, and over the 163 years it has grown at Tahbilk, the 1860 Vines Shiraz has developed strong regional provenance. The limited quantities of wine produced from a ½ hectare of original un-grafted, pre-phylloxera Estate vines are the pride of the Purbrick family and are amongst some of the rarest in the world. To read more about our iconic wines, head over to the Tahbilk website at https://lnkd.in/gFNxM6rP *Phylloxera is a microscopic insect that feeds on the roots and leaves of grapevines. It originated in North America and was brought to Europe in the mid-19th century through the importation of American grapevines. The European grapevines and, thus, Australian grape vines were not resistant to phylloxera, and as a result, the pest rapidly spread throughout Europe and Australia, leading to the destruction of many vineyards. The solution was to graft European grapevines onto American rootstock, which provided resistance to phylloxera. This practice is still used today

"Starlings: The Vineyard Villains 🦅🍇" 1️⃣ Grape Gangsters: These feathery felons have a taste for grapes, and they won't hesitate to feast on your precious vineyard treasures. They swoop in like vineyard bandits, leaving a trail of damaged fruit in their wake. 🍇🚫💣 2️⃣ Vino Vandalism: Starlings aren't satisfied with just a snack. They peck and puncture grapes, causing them to rot and spoil. It's like they have a vendetta against delicious wine! 🍷🚫🐦 3️⃣ Flock Frenzy: Starlings aren't solo troublemakers; they come in massive flocks, multiplying the damage they inflict. It's like a vineyard invasion, with no respect for personal space or grape boundaries. 🌳🚫🐦 4️⃣ Unruly Racket: These birds are no quiet guests. Their constant chirping and squawking disrupt the peaceful vineyard ambiance. It's like they're throwing a raucous party without an invitation! 🎶🚫🐦 5️⃣ Grape Heist: Starlings not only damage the fruit, but they also steal vineyard profits. The more grapes they devour or damage, the less wine can be produced, impacting the bottom line. It's a vineyard heist that hits the wallet! 💸🚫🍇 Protect your vineyards from these vineyard villains and keep those grapes safe and sound! 🛡️🍷🌿 #NoMoreStarlingSorrows #SaveOurGrapes #vineyard #wine #grapes #harvest #avitrol #birdcontrol #pestcontrol #propertymanagement #foodsafety #foodprocessing

https:// italianwinecentral. com/chianti-classico-zonation-and-new-blend/ https://lnkd.in/d8DiVkmH Current Rules For several years, Chianti Classico has had its three levels: basic rosso (or annata), Riserva, and Gran Selezione. The rules specify different minimum alcohol levels (12% for Rosso, 12.5% for Riserva, and 13% for GS) and minimum aging times (a year for Rosso, 2 years for Riserva, and 2½ years for GS). The blending requirements are identical: 80% to 100% Sangiovese, with a long list of native and international red grape varieties that can make up any remainder. For Gran Selezione, however, there was the proviso that the grapes had to be harvested only from the winery’s own vineyards

Maturana, from grapes to improve to grapes to enjoy. The origin of the grape Maturana is considered to come from a genetic variation or growth of a variety of the Cabernet Sauvignon family with the Castets variety. Castets is a French red grape variety that was historically grown in the Aveyron region. While some plantings exist in southwestern France, the variety's numbers are declining and it is now nearly extinct. Its high pyrazine content, which are the substances that produce the green bell pepper aroma, mean that it is most often thought of as a cross with Cabernet Sauvignon. It is not for nothing that Maturana is often called the Cabernet of Rioja. In Bodegas y Viñedos Leza García we have opted for the inclusion of this variety in our vineyards. Currently we produce possibly the only non-crianza Maturana Tinta on the market, seeking the expression of this variety that we love.

While Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay may be household names, California is home to over 100 different grape varietals! One such varietal is Charbono, which finds its origins in the Savoie region of France where it is known as Corbeau, or sometimes Charbonneau. The grape is believed to have made its way to California — under the alias of "Barbera" — by way of Italian immigrants in the mid to late 1800s, around the same time as Cabernet and Chardonnay, but that is where the similarity ends. Compared to the nearly 200,000 combined acres of Chardonnay and Cabernet planted in California, Charbono has dwindled to a mere 75 acres! Today, Charbono has become somewhat of a "cult" wine with a small, loyal following and has been staved from extinction by a handful of dedicated farmers, including Peter Heitz of Shypoke Cellars whose 12+ acres make up almost 20% of the world's remaining Charbono vines! On special this week: 2018 Shypoke Cellars Le Corbeau Usually $48, take advantage of 15% off 1-5 bottles ($40.80/BTL) and 25% off 6+ bottles ($36/BTL) for this week only (6/3/24 through 6/9/24). Shop now: https://lnkd.in/ebksK3vC

British Columbia wine regions are currently broken up into nine GIs or Geographical Indications similar to appellations used in other countries. These GIs are determined based on analysis of similar soils, climate, annual weather, etc. The Okanagan Valley GI is further broken down into sub-Geographical Indications (sub-GIs), including the one for Okanagan Falls, which was created in 2018.The Okanagan Falls sub-GI is home to various pinot noir styles, including some of the province's best pinot noir wines. https://lnkd.in/gUG_U82q #visitpenticton #theheartofwinecountry #visitsouthokanagan #okanaganfalls #okanaganwine #bcwine

Vineyard Update: The old adage that the “wine is made in the vineyard” is true in so many ways. The plant, the root stock and the terroir combine to give the charateristics that you eventually taste in the bottle. Cornell University has a great article that includes information on grape plant root growth. https://lnkd.in/eKg9ejhs. The surface area of grape plant roots is 10x the surface area of above ground leaf area. More rain is on the horizon in the coming week. Stress on the vines has been thought to improve the quality of the wine, however the timing and severity of the stress seem to be most important. This is why every vintage is unique. DM me or let me know in the comments if there is something you’d like to see in future vineyard updates.

Côte 136 Syrah, Pech Cézarine is part of a range launched in 2020, reflecting the special qualities of particular vineyard plots around Château Cazal Viel and Château Auzines. The word 'côte' means slope (which averages an altitude of 136m in this vineyard plot) and the word 'pech' means small hillside in the old Occitan language - Cézarine is the name of the small hillside beside this plot on old ordnance survey maps. This Syrah expresses the unique terroir of limestone-clay soils and wild garrigue found in our St Chinian vineyards. The grapes for this cuvée are harvested at dawn, then we use short vinification at a moderate temperature, along with soft extractions. A small amount is aged in new French barrels, adding depth and complexity. It's a fruit-forward, expressive wine and pairs well with autumnal casserole dishes, a rib of beef or some mature, hard cheeses. Cheers! #syrah #languedoc #laurentmiquel #suddefrance