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Jan 06
2012

New year update

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Happy 2012 from Martin-Scott Winery!

At this time, our thoughts turn to cellaring activities, and preparation for bottling.  Clarification, filtering, blending, and ordering labels, corks, capsules, and, of course, bottles.

At the same time, some interesting educational opportunities are coming up. Washington Association of Wine Grape growers meets in Kennewick to update growing and wine making topics.

Weather continues to confound. Warm and dry winter so far. Good for grapes so far. 

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Oct 31
2011

Vintner's Update

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Harvest 2011 is at an end today with the last bin of Riesling in the press. News industry wide is of a late onset and finish to the 2011 vintage harvest and resulting crush. Maturity, monitored by acid and sugar measurements, has been a capricious dance. Red varietals are completing fermentation and headed for the press next. Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris have completed fermentation. Viognier, Gwurztraminer, and Riesling are following in order. I am optimistic about the young red vintage. White wines are solid and balanced. We are looking forward to Malbec 2009 release with the turkey at Thanksgiving.
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