Montemaggiore Blog
We are winegrowers not professional writers, thus this blog will probably only be updated a few times a year. In fact most of these posts either have appeared or will appear in our quarterly newsletter. Having said that, we hope you enjoy our insights on winemaking and winegrowing on a boutique level. We welcome your opinions and questions—and even your suggestions on future topics.
Whole Cluster Syrah
We've started utilizing "whole cluster" fermentations, which imparts a depth and spiciness to our Syrah. This practice is somewhat counter-intuitive since we normally are very careful to remove bits of stems that our destemmer misses. Continue »
Nov 15, 2007 at 3:50 PM
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Be the first to comment on this postThe Optimal Time of Harvest
Choosing the optimal time to pick the grapes is a winemakers most important decision. The flavor of the skins and the ripeness of the seeds are the most important factors. Continue »
Pressing Facts
Our state-of-the-art stainless steel basket press is very gentle on our grape "must", which helps us produce flavorful wines with soft tannins. Continue »
The importance of Oak Barrels
Aside from the grapes, the barrels used to make wine are the most expensive "ingredient". Learn the barrel basics as they relate to making wine Continue »