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Harvest
Wine Harvest Punch
The end of the wine harvest season is a natural transition into the holiday season. And the holiday season is a time for wine, celebrations, hosting, and soirees. As we’re wrapping up the wine grape harvest within the U.S., I wanted to share a delightfully delicious wine cocktail that brings the essence of Fall and […]
The Wine Harvest Obsession
The month of September is a hectic one in the wine industry. Or, I should say, it’s hectic for those wine industries in the Northern Hemisphere. September tends to be the month when various wine grape growing regions are harvesting wine grapes. Some regions may be finishing up their annual harvest while others are just […]
The Wine Harvest is Upon Us
For many U.S. wine making regions, September marks a more “official” beginning of the grape harvest. It’s true that in Southern states and in parts of the West Coast, harvest may begin earlier: in August or even during a portion of July. I suppose I “unofficially” declare September as the start of harvest because that […]
