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Everything you wanted to know about veraison… but were afraid to ask.

Everything you wanted to know about veraison… but were afraid to ask.

Aug 7, 2012 | Blog, Fun Wine Facts

Size matters apparently. So does color! Veraison is that time of year when we look for the largest, most ripe grapes and start gearing up for harvest. Winemaker Matt from Kendall-Jackson explains in his blog that veraison is a physiological stage in the vine life...
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