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Growing<\/div>\n
It all starts in the vineyard. We prune the vines, protect them from predators such as deer and birds, keep the weeds at bay, and mold them into glorious, mature grapes.<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”full900″]\n
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Harvest<\/div>\n
When the acid and sugar levels are just right, it\u2019s time to harvest: we get to see the fruits of our labor. It takes a small army for us to pick the grapes quickly and get them ready for the next step.<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”full900″]\n
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Crush<\/div>\n
After the grapes are harvested, the stems are removed and the grapes are split open. This is crush! Excitement is in the air!<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”full900″]\n
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Press<\/div>\n
The grapes are gently pressed and the juice flows into a basin. The aroma of the grapes is strong and wonderful. The pressing of the grapes is a beautiful sight.<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”full900″]\n
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Fermentation<\/div>\n
Using yeast, we turn the grape juice into wine. The juice and yeast create a chemical reaction called fermentation. Making alcohol. Making wine!<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”full900″]\n
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Aging<\/div>\n
Some wine lives in barrels, some lives in tanks. Along the way we taste and blend and take copious notes until we get it just right.<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””]\n
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Bottling<\/div>\n
When the wine is ready for you to experience it is bottled and dressed with a label. Open the bottle. Pour a glass. Look at it. Smell it. Taste it. Enjoy it! That\u2019s what it\u2019s all about.<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””]\n
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