Wine East Features
Why Wither Winegrapes?
The 2009 growing season was particularly cool in much of the eastern United States. Many growers complained that red vinifera varie-ties did not mature sufficiently. Generally, soluble solids values were low, and titratable acidities were high. Those numbers, of course, often are accompanied by pronounced green and herbaceous characters in the wines. It was, overall, a great year for whites and for Pinot Noir, but not so great for Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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