Wines and SpiritsSo many Grapes-So many Vines!
Enjoying wine is just half of it. Havent you always wanted to know what the process is from grape to glass? Now is your chance to learn firsthand. The time of year is ripe for picking grapes.
Many vintners in Temecula Valley are harvesting their grapes-and they want you to experience it right along with them. A great week end adventure is to go wine tasting in Temecula Valley. It is affordable, relaxing and loads of fun. One of the best times to visit wine country is while they are harvesting, which is going on now. Exactly what type of grapes make particular wine and why? Although white grapes make white wine, black grapes can be used if they are not crushed and are pressed immediately. After the juice has been allowed to ˜fall bright the sediment has settled the fermentation process follows. With white wine this process takes longer than with red wine. Many wineries are eager to explain the process. Not only is it fascinating to learn, you can purchase wine directly to enjoy later on. Michele McNeal, owner of Executive VIP, highly recommends that you plan on purchasing wines from the wineries direct. When you enjoy that perfect wine at the tasting room, you can enjoy it later with friends and family-that is the ultimate! explains McNeal. You can also join wine clubs with many wineries, allowing you to get priority shipments when the aged wine is shipped McNeal suggested. The most enjoyable part of venturing out to wine country is the personable experience that each winery offers. Many vintners are on hand to answer your questions.
Oftentimes, the pourers are extremely knowledgeable about the entire process. The origin of the vines, the grapes themselves, the climate, and the ideal growing conditions-are all variables that contribute to the success of award winning wines. It really makes you appreciate the wine, learning the history that goes along with it. My only problem McNeal said is trying to decide which wineries to visit when I go wine tasting. There are so many good ones to choose from. You will, no doubt, have to make several trips to wine country in an effort to enjoy them all!