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Brianna 2012 | first filtration

10/22/2012

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Transfering the 2012 Brianna which just got out of cold stabilization. We try to combine processes when possible so we are also filtering it down a bit to clean it up. It is looking and Tasting GREAT!! Should be bottling in a few months.
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barreling down

10/10/2012

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We spent the day yesterday (10.09) transferring the 2012 Frontenac, Marquette, and Chambourcin from the stainless steel tanks into our oak barrels where the wines will age for 6-8 months- affecting the tannins, texture and adding complexity  to the wines flavors and aromas. Aging in oak can add flavor notes of caramel, cream, smoke, spice, vanilla, black pepper and deliciousness...

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    Will Kimberley & Ashlee Bahnson-Kimberley

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