by Charles R Winery | Dec 18, 2020 | Adventures in Winemaking
Well, not really here in beautiful California, but it has been a bit chillier than we’re used to lately. The year is quickly winding down and common practice has us taking stock of all aspects of our lives. Personal relationships, home improvement projects,...
by bonnie | Nov 3, 2020 | Adventures in Winemaking
October is over and suddenly we are making plans for Thanksgiving! How exactly did that happen??? The Charles R harvest was a small one this year, and even through the worries of fire, smoke taint, and amidst the constant undercurrent of Covid, we remain excited for...
by bonnie | Sep 18, 2020 | Adventures in Winemaking
Harvest began early for us at Charles R this year. Our Sangiovese (Rosè) was picked nearly 3 weeks earlier the last year, with beautiful bright flavors that will be perfect for sipping come early springtime. The harvest in general will be smaller than years past, but...
by bonnie | Jul 24, 2020 | Adventures in Winemaking
When you say it out loud, Veraison (Veh-Ray-zon) sounds like something that may happen at the end of the harvest season – perhaps a reference to all the shriveled grapes left behind? Quite the contrary! Veraison marks the time of year when the young...
by bonnie | Jun 12, 2020 | Adventures in Winemaking
Have you ever heard of “Cellar Palate?” If you were to ask Jancis Robinson about it, she would tell you this is the common phrase for what happens when a wine producer becomes too acclimated to their own wines or those of their neighbors. In the best...
by bonnie | May 1, 2020 | Adventures in Winemaking
“The truth is that most of life will unfold in accordance with forces far outside your control, regardless of what your mind says about it.“~Michael Singer, The Untethered SoulWinemakers and growers spend a great deal of the Spring and early Summer trying to predict...
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