Hecho A Mano

July 5, 2014

A check of sugar levels in the red blend grapes:

Merlot 21 Brix
Cabernet Sauvignon 20 Brix
Cabernet Franc 18 Brux

Seeds are still very green some of the fruit has not completely changed color.

Sauvignon Blanc
Brix 22
Ph 3.95
Acid 5.2
We will pick tomorrow.

July 8, 2014

We harvested and processed 100 pounds of Sauvignon Blanc
The juice measured 21 Brix

July 23, 2014

Cabernet Sauvignon
Brix 25.0
Ph 3.65
Acid 6.0

Merlot
Brix 24.5
Ph 3.39
Acid 4.8

Cabernet Franc
Brix 24.5
Ph 3.46
Acid 6.4

July 31, 2014
Valeria came to help Stanley pick the Petite Syrah. Unfortunately, it had already developed powdery mildew. They left a lot of it in the vineyard.
Petite Syrah - 92 pounds
Brix 26
pH 3.87
Acid 6.6

August 3, 2014
We picked grapes this morning.
Merlot - 70 pounds
Brix - 26.5
pH  4.24
Acid 4.8

Cabernet Sauvignon - 45 pounds
Brix 25.5
pH  3.67
Acid 5.6

Cabernet Franc - 68 pounds
Brix 26
pH  4.11
Acid 4

August 4, 2014
 Lower Vineyard Cabernet - 61.4 pounds
Brix 23.5
pH 3.71
Acid 7.6
Added these grapes to the August 2 picking. They were picked in spite of the low sugar because of the beginnings of a powdery mildew infestation. They were very carefully sorted.