The Noble Rot is here in Sauternes and Barsac. Harvest is a busy energy among the vineyards. It’s a detailed harvest here to create one of the most unique wines in the world. Notice the four-legged manager off to the...
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Yes, I ATE THESE GRAPES!!!
Yes, I ATE THESE GRAPES!!! It is harvest time in Sauternes, just south of the city of Bordeaux France, and these are the perfect moldy grapes needed to make Sauternes wine. Botrytis is the fungus that alters the chemistry in the grapes causing the magical flavors in...
At Château Smith Haut Lafitte.
At Château Smith Haut Lafitte. The sorting of the grapes at harvest is meticulous and extensive. First, the sorting occurs in the vineyard. In the winery little baskets are put through a machine to create a rhythm ideal for the people and machines. Next, the...
Construction activity overnight in the vineyard
Construction activity overnight in the vineyard #harvesttime #harvest2018#vines #vineyard #vineyards #ewr #spider #web #spiderweb #bordeaux#france #wine #pessacleognan
Delicious. Simply delicious.
Delicious. Simply delicious. Petit Verdot grapes. Ready for a delicious Bordeaux Blend. #delicious #petitverdot #bordeaux #bordeauxblend#france #harvest #harvest2018 #grapes #ewr
TEAMWORK IN THE VINEYARD
TEAMWORK IN THE VINEYARD. Picking is very hard strenuous work; at harvest time it takes a full team from Vineyard to Winery to Cellar. #harvesttime #harvest2018 #teamwork #vineyard #picking #grapes #ewr#bordeaux #medoc #france
Sunrise Over Harvest.
Sunrise Over Harvest. Cabernet Sauvignon. #sunrise #harvest#harvest2018 #cabernetsauvignon #bordeaux #pauillac #france #ewr
It’s HARVEST TIME
It’s HARVEST TIME and the grape are looking delicious! And they taste every bit delicious, as evidenced by my purple fingers, tongue and...
All riesling needs is a chance.
There are a few things about riesling that we can count on for sure. One is that it is pronounced “REECE-ling,” with an “s” sound and not a “z” sound. Another is that not all of it is sweet, and in fact, the vast majority of it is dry. And finally, wine folks are...
Botrytis cinerea is a fungus
Botrytis cinerea is a fungus—also known as grey rot—which has spores that pierce and infect wine grapes, causing them to shrivel and sweeten. It can add complexity and longevity to sweet wines, like Sauternes; in these cases it is known as “Noble Rot.