Picking the Perfect Grape in Long Island

Topic: Harvesting

Bedell Cellars in Long Island makes terrific wines, but how do they know when it's time to make the wine? Today "The Classic Wines Minute" visits Bedell's vineyard looking for the perfect ripened Chardonnay grape. Joining us, once again, is Louisa Hargrave who will get hands-on with helping us select the perfect Chardonnay grape. Join Brian Freedman to learn more about the steps taken by wineries to determine the perfect harvest time.

Tagged Under: White Wines, Chardonnay, Vineyards, Long Island, Louisa Hargrave, Wine Harvest, Bedell Cellars, Wineries

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