Indian Hills Winery » grapes

Fun Grape Fact

Linda Pearson — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:39:37 +0000

Did you know…Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.
Linda Sedrick Pearson

Aug 23, 2009

Linda Pearson — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:01:39 +0000

It was a relaxing evening last night for guests at the Indian Hills Winery. Nicole, Martie, and April Sifford greeted and served their guests, while Dan Wiethop played his soothing sounds.

I was informed by Nicole that they do plan on staying open during the winter months if possible. So, if you are looking for a place to relax for a couple of hours, consider Indian Hills Winery this winter. Nicole tells me that they may not serve full meals during the winter months.

Some harvesting of the beautiful vineyards began a few weeks ago. They expect to harvest again in 2-3 weeks. Family, friends, and neighbors will join in to help gather the grapes. Even I may try my hand at helping harvest. I”m trying to figure out how I can juggle my notebook and a camera while picking grapes! This is one opportunity I do not want to miss.

Until next time – this is your Indian Hills Unofficial Reporter,
Linda Sedrick Pearson

Cayuga White and LaCrescent Grapes

Linda Pearson — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:17:49 +0000

Aug 3, 2009
Sunday we had family and friends come help us with the first harvest of the year. The Cayuga White and LaCrescent were both picked for a total of about 3/4 tons of grapes crushed a pressed. According to recommendations by the state, the Cayuga was picked at about 17.5 brix which is a little less than what we would normally pick grapes but figure we should listen to the “experts” this first year and then make changes accordingly.

The LaCrescent is a new variety for the state so we are making wine blindly this first season. The grapes were picked at about 24.5 brix but the acidity is still a little higher than I would have liked. We”ll just have to wait and see. Fermentation will be started tonight and the wine will begin! Can”t wait to see how it tastes.