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Sergio Cuadra explains Veraison

Sergio Cuadra, Winemaker of Fall Creek Vineyards, comes on the show to describe the 2018 Texas growing season so far.  This episode was broadcast on KOOP Radio on July 3rd, and Sergio describes what is going on during the process of Veraison.  Since then, the growing season has progressed, and some wineries are already starting to harvest early ripening grapes.  It's always great to have Sergio on the show, he comes from a background of making wine in his home country Chile, and really believes in the potential of Texas to make world class wine. 

You can also listen to a previous episode where he describes in detail his research on growing grapes in the Texas climate, CLICK HERE.  You can also read Sergio's blog on the growing season so far, HERE.

Sergio Cuadra dispells myths around the TX wine industry

Sergio is head winemaker at Fall Creek Vineyards and came to TX after a career of making wine in Chile.  We talk about the challenges of growing grapes in a warm climate and how the vines adapt to produce wines you wouldn't expect.  Sergio talks of his experience of making wine in TX, how the soil and site make all the difference, as well as why the winemaker must stay on his or her toes during harvest.