Vinnez July 2010

Nurturing the Wines

Times are thought to be quiet in the vineyard and winery during the winter. Not much to do except watch the snow pile up on the Andes. Well, not exactly.
 
This is the time when good winemakers are separated from the rest. It is now that the winemaker must take care of the little things that produce great wines; topping off barrels, checking SO2 levels, measuring pH, etc. It is these things that make sure the wine is healthy as it matures in the barrel, integrating those special characteristics that make the wine a blockbuster.
 
While Argentina is enduring its winter, we in the north can enjoy the long, warm days of summer. For me, I’m out on my bike, preparing for my 26th Pan-Mass Challenge, a 2-day, charity, 193 mile bike ride that raises money to fight cancer. Please take a moment to learn more about the ride (click here for related article), and how you can help fight this terrible disease that impacts 1 out of 4 of us.
 
Cheers.
Sincerely,
 
Barry P. Chaiken, Proprietor
Chaiken Vineyards
info@chaikenvineyards.com
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