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The veraison season is now coming to a close and this, more than anything
else, marks the beginning of the countdown to harvest, which is usually
calculated to take place from 40 to 55 days from the end of veraison –
depending on the ripeness level required by the winemakers.
1. A drastic increase in the grape’s sugar level, which continues to rise until the
fruit reaches peak ripeness.
2. A rapid skin color change: the reds - from green to reddish black, and the
whites: from an opaque plant-green to a translucent golden green.
Pictures below:
The gradual change of cluster colors in our quality vineyards in northern Israel
– from the beginning of veraison at the beginning of July (right picture) to full
veraison (left picture)
Picture: Shiraz grapes vineyard at the end of veraison – Mevo Hama vineyard
in Tel Faras, Golan Heights
Shortly after veraison a specialist team of samplers visit each of our vineyards
once every 4-7 days, where they collect fruit samples to be tested for ripeness.
To a great extent the results of these tests help to determine precise harvest
dates in each vineyard, according to the type of wine the grapes will be use to
produce.
This is the time to raise a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc, a Binyamina
Reserve label wine, to a successful, quality and fruitful harvest.